People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
Re: IF Treatment & Testing w/o 12/3
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Waiting to test. Might happen 6dp5dt
How are things going?: Okay. Moody and hungry af. I’ve gained so much weight during this. Like 15 lbs. I really cannot wait until I can work out.
Any questions?: Any tips on controlling cravings? Or is the trick to grab a carrot instead of a cookie?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
unexplained
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):
TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?):
AF is due in about a week. CD1 I'll be calling the RE to schedule blood work and US for IUI #1 this next cycle.
How are things going?:
Fine. I have a work trip later this week so hopefully AF is here before I know it. A BFP on our last natural cycle would be cool too though.
Any questions?:
I'm wondering if and when I should let my boss know I'm going to be having all these appointments. He'll be on the trip with me so maybe I'll bring it up then that I'm going through some testing and monitoring. I'd rather not mention fertility so what's a good script to use?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
Never really had one.
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 | 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
@inthewoods23 I think you could say a version of "I'm going through some diagnostic testing with potential for treatment and may have a few more medical appointments than normal, but it is nothing life-threatening" - this is my plan, but I work in Privacy and the moment I say this everyone will default to SAY NO MORE!
Diagnosis (if you've been): male factor, low progesterone
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IUI #1 with oral meds only, with saline sono as well
How are things going?: good so far - no real side effects from letrozole, but I'm on day 3 of 5. I have my saline sono and I am a little nervous as I don't do well with things being stuck in my cervix I legit passed out from my IUD insertion.
Any questions?: not atm.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush? hmmm. I was always really in to edward norton circa fight club. which I am now realizing is kind of f'ed up.
**edited for spelling
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@inthewoods23 I agree with chichiphin on this one. Say as little as you need to, but still let them know you are doing testing. It is a personal matter and there should not be any questions that come from that.
@chichiphin Sorry that you are feeling anxiety about the sono. Hoping that everything goes smoothly for you.
Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA, MFI
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): dealing
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): nothing
How are things going?: Not great. I ended up testing at home because I go for my beta tomorrow and did not want to get bad news from a stranger over the phone while sitting at work. Turns out I made the right call. I am feeling very broken and angry that not only did this fail, but none of our others made it to freeze. We will see if we are able to get a follow up with our RE before the holidays, but unlikely that that will happen.
I spent a lot of time over the weekend crying and trying to make sense of it all. This IF deal just never gets any easier.
Any questions?:
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
Diagnosis (if you've been): none yet
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WIUI
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IUI with Gonal, Ovidrel, prometrium
How are things going?: After 4 US in 8 days I finally have a date for my IUI! Yesterday's US showed my lining at 9.7 (a few mm thicker than it ever has been!) and one follicle at 17 and one at 14. I am triggering tonight and going for my IUI Wednesday morning!
Any questions?: For those who have had an IUI did you relax the rest of the day?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush? I love Dwayne Johnson (the rock). MH looks like a smaller version so maybe that has something to do with it.
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFFET
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): This morning I'm heading in for my mock transfer and tomorrow is the real thing!
How are things going?: The shots and meds are going well, although I forgot how much everything disrupts my sleep. I'm so excited that tomorrow is finally the day and then I can finally be DONE.
Any questions?:
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush? Ha ha! I was telling a friend about how much I love Jessie Graff. I know it's more of a WCW, but she's so epic.
TTC since June 2016
Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016
AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
Our journey has come to an end.
@nitnat007 OH, old friend. I wish there were words. Please take care of yourself.
@celticknotfire After my first 2 IUIs, I rested as I had the day off & it was a 2+hr drive home. The next two, I went on with my day as usual (both Saturdays). though I didn’t work out that day. This next one will likely fall on a work day, so I’ll go back to work after the appointment. There’s no hard&fast rule. It was nice in the beginning to feel like I was doing something by tearing & veg out with good snacks & tv.
@inthewoods23 Everyone has given great advice on approaching it nonspecifically. However, I ended up telling my work bc they were jerks about it at first. My medical notes to excuse time off also gave away where I was going to the doctor. They have been far more accommodating once I spilled my guts about IF&RPL.
@swiftlet In General, what YH does the night before does not have a huge impact. His sperm are created +/- 3 months prior to when they are ejaculated. Agree with the cutting back on drinking, though.
@AlohaKumu Wishing you some good sleep!
AFM, I’m in the 5th injectable IUI cycle.
TW-loss
@inthewoods23 I agree with the other ladies, tell your boss your doing testing for medical reasons. He doesn't need to know more than that, and legally can't ask about it either.
@chichiphin my SIS was a bit difficult, took longer than anyone expected bc she had issues with getting through. I was doing deep breathing to try to relax myself. The longer it took the more tense I got. I think alohakumu gave great advice. GL with the IUI!
@nitnat007 there are no words, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you were able to protect yourself and test at home first. FX the RE can get you in soon.
@Swiftlet yay for moving forward! I agree with alohakumu (again) that alcohol can play a role in male fertility and moderation is key if he is going to continue to drink.
@celticknotfire my first IUI was on a Saturday so I just went home and chilled on the sofa. My 2nd and 3rd were in the middle of the work day and I went back to work after.
@AlohaKumu So glad we're transfer buddies. Hope you're able to rest and get some good sleep tonight.
@jrm_14 hello friend. wishing you much luck with this IUI and FX those meds do the trick.
Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFFET
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET -tomorrow!
How are things going?: not bad. started the PIO which is not fun. both hips feel like they're bruised, but I'll take that feeling and hope that I have to keep doing these shots if it means good news.
Any questions?:
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@inthewoods23 I mentioned it to my boss that I was going through a medical issue when we started testing since there were many appointments. Luckily my RE office opens early so I was able to do alot of the appointments before work but there were some I had to take work off. If they are a decent boss/person, they will understand.
@chichiphin Definitely take advil before.. Are they able to give you something as well to ease your nerves, maybe Valium or something similar?
@nitnat007 I am so sorry friend Will you still go to the beta tomorrow?
@Swiftlet My RE told us that sperm take 3 months to make so the alcohol shouldn't affect what he will be giving as a sample but that might be a question for your doc. If he does drink, definitely hydrate the morning of the SA
@celticknotfire My first IUI, I took the day and just relaxed. Movies and junk food in bed. The 2nd and 3rd one, I went to work afterwards. Good luck on Wednesday!
@AlohaKumu Good luck tomorrow!!
@Avrilmai Good luck tomorrow as well!
Diagnosis (if you've been): MFI
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): 4 days post ER
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IVF
How are things going?: Finally starting to feel "normal", but really, what is normal during IVF lol The bloat over the weekend from the ER and horrible *TMI* constipation was the worst ive felt since starting this journey. Just being patient and waiting for our 5 day report on how many survived.
Any questions?: Anyone else deal with constipation during this? It was getting pretty bad near the end of stim and with the ER, its gotten worst. Doctor recommended a stool softener, but ive taken the full dose for 3 days and nothing. ahhhh
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
Married: 08/2016
TTC: 10/2017
IUI #1-3 BFN
IVF 11/2018- 23 eggs retrieved, 16 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI with 7 embryos making it to freeze
FET #1 02/2019 BFN
FET #2 4/19 BFP!!!!! EDD 1/4/20
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Natural cycle but if I get AF we'll be moving to the IUI. AF is due around Christmas Eve so that'll be an interesting start for sure. I've already checked hours with the RE to make sure it won't mess up timing of anything needed if that's the case.
How are things going?: Things are ok. I'm more focused on planning for when the IUI cycle starts. In a way it takes a lot of pressure off this cycle because my mind is already thinking about the IUI cycle if that make sense.
Any questions?: No questions at the moment.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush? Male: Daniel Radcliffe Female: Rachel McAdams.
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@inthewoods23 FX you get your BFP on your last cycle before starting treatment! I keep hoping for the same but even if my H's SA results have improved from last time, our chances of conceiving naturally are still pretty low.
@chichiphin Did you have BW and an U/S on CD3? I'll be starting IUI next cycle (hopefully) as well.
@nitnat007 Great pick for celebrity crush! I'm so sorry that your results were negative. I'm devastated for you
@swiflet Sorry about CD1 but glad you can get the ball rolling for your next cycle! My RE didn't say anything about H drinking before his SA, but I guess it couldn't hurt to ask yours what they think.
@celticknotfire Yay for having an IUI date!! Thinking about you this week!
@AlohaKumu So excited for your transfer tomorrow! FX for you!
@jrm_14 I hope that the meds do what they need to do to make a little bean stick!
@Avrilmai Wow another FET tomorrow! Thinking about you!
@kobrien827 I'm sorry that you're not feeling great and don't have any helpful advice. FX for you with your results tomorrow!
@littleredm I'm in the same boat - currently feeling a little more relaxed about this cycle since we're planning to move to IUI.
Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS, MFI
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO (CD14)
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): I had an HSG last week (results were normal) and H has his second SA scheduled for a few weeks. Part of me wishes he had scheduled it sooner, but we didn't want to risk having to abstain during FW so we scheduled it towards the end of my cycle.
How are things going?: Pretty good I guess. Depending on O, AF is due around Christmas and we will be traveling out of state with family for several days after Christmas. I'm worried about scheduling Day 3 BW and U/S if we happen to be away, and if I'm not able to fit it in, that would delay our first IUI cycle at least a month.
Any questions?: I had BW and an U/S done back in April (when they confirmed PCOS), but not on CD3. Is it possible to start treatment the same cycle as Day 3 testing? My RE suggested we would start Femara Days 3-7, so I didn't know whether I would start that the same day I go in for testing, or if I would need to wait for another whole cycle to start treatment. I know this is a question for my RE, but we're waiting on H's second SA results and for new insurance to start Jan 1 anyway so I was going to wait until our follow up appointment to ask more specifics.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
*TW*
So..... Should I still keep my notice of all the testing vague or do you think it would be okay to mention it's for infertility treatment?
*End TW*
@dogmomma096 there shouldn't be any reason you can't start the treatment right away. They'll probably do all the baseline testing then send the prescription to a pharmacy of your choice to start taking that day. I think... (fellow IUI noob)
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 | 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
@inthewoods23 did you have a celebrity crush when you were younger?
@chichiphin I never had any side effects from letrozole so hopefully you will be the same!
@nitnat007 I’m so so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. Sending you hugs
@Swiftlet yay for cd1 and getting things going!
@celticknotfire GL on Wednesday!! And yup. I just always went home and laid on the couch.
@AlohaKumu you’re done with meds tomorrow??? I’ll still be on estrogen twice a day!
@jrm_14 hopefully this iui is it for you but if not, you need to take care of yourself first and if that means a break, then so be it.
@Avrilmai seriously this hip pain—I wasn’t expecting it. It hurts every time I sit down or roll over.
@kobrien827 ugh. I’m sorry. I took a stool softener the first day and never had any issues. Hopefully it gets better soon
@littleredm ugh. Gotta love when AF has bad timing.
@dogmomma096 I’m glad your HSG came back normal!
Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA, mild pcos
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFFET
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET on Wednesday
How are things going?: ready for it to be here!
Any questions?:
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
I can’t pick just one!
@nitnat007 I hope you are able to get in to ask questions before the end of the year. If you do decide to make the trip tomorrow, send me a message if you want. I will be here for you
@purplg8r Tim Tebow yasss!
@dogmomma096 Yes you can start medication on the same day as lab work unless there is a cyst or some kind of lining issue.
@Avrilmai It's just food that I'm craving. Anything that I can get my hands on
@jrm_14 It's good to see you post. Sending you all the good vibes for this cycle and I hope the added meds will be exactly the thing that helps.
@inthewoods23 Does your clinic not handle testing, treatment, and monitoring before your work hours or during your lunch breaks?
@celticknotfire Nope, I went straight to work afterwards 3/4 times because I'm the type that needs to stay busy. I'm so happy you get to go on Wednesday, good luck to you!
@littleredm That does make a lot of sense. Glad that you have a plan moving forward!
@kobrien827 Yea, there is nothing normal about any of it, I agree. I hope the bloat goes away quickly and that your poop comes out soon!
@chichiphin Yes I think so. Secretly I poas earlier today. I really have no idea why I did it.
@AlohaKumu Tomorrow tomorrow! PUPO coming soon I hope you get lots of good rest tonight.
@Swiftlet Sorry that this cycle didn't work out. Hugs. I hope that IUI will be the magic bullet (no pun intended).
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
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 | 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
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
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 | 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
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW - nothing one way or the other yet.
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Started baby aspirin last week.
How are things going?: Everyone in my house has been so so sick.
Any questions?:
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush? Robert Buckley may be half the reason I watch iZombie...
@suzycupcake zero judgement on POAS already hah
@dogmomma096 no U/S until my saline sono on Friday. Perhaps you can get CD3 BW through Quest if your insurance allows and then you can get it drawn practically anywhere
@littleredm I get it -- last cycle was v low pressure since the next would be IUI
@kobrien827 ugh so sorry about the bathroom issues! I hope you get some relief soon... and no - the clinic won't prescribe me anything so it is 800 of IB and sucking it up I guess
@Avrilmai @AlohaKumu thinking of both of you today!!!
@jrm_14 I hope this change in protocol helps - thinking of you
@nitnat007 I am so sorry friend. please take care of yourself.
AFM - I am now feeling the side effects of the letrozole. dizzy, headaches, and O pain that I normally get when I O... except I'm only on CD6 at this point. Very interested to see where my follicles are at when I go in on CD9.
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@inthewoods23 I'm fortunate enough to work in a family office so my dad is my boss, but I also don't want to tell him the entire story so I've kinda just left it vague, gave him enough information so he won't speculate but didn't spell it all out for him. I'll tell him everything when I'm ready, but he's gonna cry, which is going to make me cry so... I realize that's a totally different situation than you're in. If you're comfortable telling your boss I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
@chichiphin I had my saline sono this morning. Just finished my last dose of the letrozole and so far it's been the kindest of all my meds so that's comforting.
@nitnat007 *hugs* I am so sorry, friend. I have no words, just hugs. and some RR.
@swiftlet I'm sorry for AF but glad you have a plan in place to get things moving.
@celticknotfire tomorrow will be here before you know it!!
@Avrilmai @purplg8r thinking about you today!!!
@jrm_14 I hope your docs can find that perfect combination for you this time.
@kobrien827 how are you feeling today? So sorry about the constipation, you can try mangoes. They're high in fibre and taste great. MF has really awful issues too and a mango slush usually helps (literally pureed frozen mangoes and mango juice, and plain, full fat greek yogurt or kefir).
@littleredm Rachel McAdams is for sure a WCW for me. FX you won't need that IUI but I totally know what you mean about finding some comfort in having a plan, even if you don't need it. I'm a planner, I have a backup plan for everything.
@dogmomma096 my RE didn't wait a full diagnostic cycle to prescribe the letrozole. You can start either day 3 or day 5. He didn't even wait to make sure my tubes were clear (they are, thankfully). He said based on my b/w and my irregular cycles, he's fairly confident I don't O on my own so he had no problem moving straight to a monitored, medicated cycle. I was fine with that too, otherwise my diagnostic (an-o) cycle could've been 45+ days long, only to confirm what we already know.
@whatsbumpinpumpkin the flu is going around here too. Sorry your household has been sick, hope it passes soon!
Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS, anovulatory, possible MFI (pending recent SA results)
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): started letrozole on Thursday, sonohysterogram this morning. (see my WTO updates for that... woof, that was a doozy). SA results should be in but we don't have an online portal so we're waiting for our next appt Friday to find out the results. He has a history of low count so we're not anticipating much different.
How are things going?: The metformin is upsetting my stomach, the antibiotics I'm on for the sono are making me nauseous, I flip flop between being optimistic and just bursting into tears at the most random triggers. But my tubes are clear and the doc said my ute looks great, no polyps, no fibroids, just a subserosal fibroid on the outside of my ute that won't impact fertility.
Any questions?: can mood swings be a symptom of the letrozole? I'm normally like that in my TWW but not during my FP.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush?
Any "Chris" will do (funny, cuz MF's name is also Chris)
Pratt, Evans, Pine, Hemsworth... oh baby.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
I'm on 2.5mg of the letrozole, maybe that's why I have only experienced mild symptoms. Some hot flashes right after taking it and possibly the mood swings.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): IUI#4 was today.
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IUI
How are things going?: Not so good. We did the IUI today but the sample was 7.2mil with only 3% morphology The doctor left me feeling very pessimistic about this cycle and that was even before the procedure..
Any questions?: If this one doesn't work, I'm torn between IUI #5 (we just got the protocol right on IUI#3) or IVF. We get no help from insurance so everything is OOP. It's terrible that IVF is so expensive.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity crush? Leo!
@kiki047 Yay for a good scan and perfect ute! Though I know at times, you just want something to explain something. And oh yes girl, you have no more protection from mood swings here on out so give them some chocolate. Eta; Your Dad Awwwwwwwwwww.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@chichiphin ugh! I’m sorry you’re starting to feel the side effects
@kiki047 I think any of these meds plus all the stress of it all can cause mood swings!
@crookshanks10 oh no! I’m sorry you’re not feeling optimistic. FX you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
@suzycupcake love the hidden Mickey!!
@purplg8r Thank you!! (:
just wanted to update that my FET will be on Sunday! I’m scheduled to go back again on Saturday for one last scan and if all looks good Sunday is the big day!
@crookshanks10 sorry to hear you're not feeling optimistic. FX that one of those 7.2 do the job.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@suzycupcake I love your little Mickey embie I hope he's one sticky little mouse.
@beachbunnyxo123 yay! Sunday will be here before you know it. GL!
@celticknotfire So excited for you! Hope you can keep busy during the TWW so it doesn't drive you too crazy (haha, but who am I kidding? Certainly not me, wish that was how it worked).
@littleredm finally feeling back to normal today. Thank you
AFM - my follies are growing, the biggest two measuring 12.8mm and 13.4mm this morning. My left ovary hides behind my fibroid so the tech has to dig around in there to get a clear scan. I had the same technician at the RE's office today that I had for the sono yesterday, I didn't know she worked in both offices. She was wonderful, and explained what she was doing, so that was hugely comforting. Friday we get the results of the SA and decide if we are doing a natural cycle or moving straight to IUI.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
@purplg8r Good luck today!!
@kiki047 Im so sorry to hear you had a bad experience! But it seems like the ladies there took great care of you.
@crookshanks10 I'm sorry your doctor left you less than optimistic for your IUI. Do you have insurance coverage for IUI and not IVF or nothing at all? Totally understand how difficult the decision, keep your hopes up for this cycle to work!
@suzycupcake Love the Mickey ears! Keeping my fx for you. When is your beta/when will you test, if you are planning on testing?
@beachbunnyxo123 Good luck on Sunday!
AFM- Received our 5 day report. Out of 14 fertilized, 5 made it to freeze. They are still watching two more and will update me again tomorrow. Very happy with that number. We plan to do a FET in January.
Married: 08/2016
TTC: 10/2017
IUI #1-3 BFN
IVF 11/2018- 23 eggs retrieved, 16 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI with 7 embryos making it to freeze
FET #1 02/2019 BFN
FET #2 4/19 BFP!!!!! EDD 1/4/20