Women who have had an HSG done... did you go alone or did your SO go with you?
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12 DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018 Me: 36 | DH: 39 Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled 9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks 10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN 11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst 3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP 11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@kpearse99 I had my mom come because DH was working. However, nobody was allowed in the exam room so I guess it didn't matter that my DH couldn't join.
Me: 37 | H: 44 **TW**
TTC #1: May 2015 IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx Right tube removed: February 2016 Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016 BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d) TTC #2: April 2019 BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d) BFP #3: July 15, 2019 EDD: March 23, 2020
TTC #1: May 2011 BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12 DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018 Me: 36 | DH: 39 Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled 9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks 10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN 11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst 3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP 11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
Mine took a long time. But that's because the damn catheter broke! They had to go get a 2nd one lol
*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 | 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
I'm thinking this is probably the right place for this post. My plan was to use OPKs but because I have such irregular cycles due to PCOS, I was told that temping might be a more accurate way to figure out my cycle. I'm brand new to charting and temping. Any advice or tips? I'm also currently reading TCOYF too!
Hi, @gingermama29, nice to see you active here! Yes, this is the prefect place to post. I am not too familiar with the fine details of PCOS so will let others chime in. There are many people who can assist you with the best tricks and tips.
@gingermama29. Yes, I think I've heard that opks can be tough with pcos. Temping is always great to confirm O because you should see a sustained shift in temps, or else see if its annovulatory, which can also happen. I always just used a cheapo bbt from cvs, but you can get them at any pharmacy or online. A lot of people used the Mabis, but I'm not sure what is the current darling lol
I do recommend using the FF ap for inputting temps and symptoms. VIP will give you more information to input and analyze, but it's not necessary. If you do go VIP, just keep an eye out for when they may be running a special on insta or fb or whatever. When I was actively ttc, I used to love the VIP features!
@gingermama29 I think you can still do OPKs in conjunction with temping. I don’t have a PCOS diagnosis, but I do tend to have a couple of LH surges and OPKs are often close to positive for me, but I do eventually get a strong positive (or three). Get the cheapies if you do use them. I know some women like the CBAD ones, but I’m not sure how well they work with PCOS. Do you ever feel ovulation pain that you can differentiate from cysts? Checking CM and CP works for a lot of women.
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
@BusinessWife and @NYTino24 thank you ladies! I appreciate the insight and advice! 😊 I did download FF and am using it daily to record my temp and CF. I'm excited to start getting more insight into my cycle. @NYTino24, I generally don't notice ovulation pain, but I also don't typically get painful cysts.
alright trigger shot ladies - is it normal for the spot to be pretty tender the next day? it feels like a painful little bump under my skin where I did the shot
@ruby696 it's like a little knot... almost like a bruise? if it still is painful tomorrow during my IUI I'll let them know. I just want to make sure it isn't abnormal.
@chichiphin You did it in the butt, right? I'm thinking you probably just have some inflammation in the muscle, but definitely mention it to your RE tomorrow. And good luck!!
@chichiphin I want to say I would have responded to the nurse with something clever like, “Of course not, I’m trying to get KU.” But, I know I don’t have it in me to actually say it.
@chichiphin I do stomach injections with blood thinners & the bruise and/or knot under the skin happen sometimes. It’s totally normal. It will go away (after 3-7 days maybe?) Hope they will check it out at your appointment & give you more peace of mind!
Anybody else using Advanced ClearBlue Digital? I did for the first time this cycle and I got exactly zero "High" readings. I got an empty circle this am and then a solid smiley just now.
I'm feeling like a total dumdum because we haven't HIO in several days for various reasons and also because I thought it wasn't my FW yet with the "low" readings. Ugh...
How long had you been / when did you start using them? Just since this morning? I think you need to start those early enough to give it a baseline. So if you only took it two times and it went straight to solid smiley, there's not enough to compare and get a flashing smiley. I had that happen when I Od earlier than expected. I had to start as soon as AF left the building, even if just with cheapies first just to see if anything was remotely going on, then switch to the cbads.
Also the cbads are different than other opks like the cheapies, in that you do actually just take it once a day with FMU. @jennifer_louise. I wonder if that might be messing with it too. What CD are you today? CS???
@jennifer_louise I use advanced CB digits and that happened to me this cycle! I am now on 15 dpo with a usually LP length of 12 and lots of BFNs, so I'm guessing it wasnt even right 🤷🏼♀️ I think I took a couple with SMU so I think I messed up my "baseline" so then it maybe identified my "surge" prematurely? That's only a guess though. Also @BusinessWife is correct that the directions do say to take only one a day with FMU so that could be the case with you that if you PM urine is higher in concentration its identifying it early? If you have cheapies I would maybe start using those to double check. FWIW, when I was previously temping and using them it was always right on that I got my solid smiley the day before O (confirmed by BBT) when I used them with FMU. My days of high readings varied from 1-6.
Me: 31 DH: 34 Married: April 2016 TTC December 2016 BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17 MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017 BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18 TTC January 2019 BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
Thanks, ladies! @BusinessWife@millpe I started peeing on them this weekend - all "low". And I did read the instructions about FMU but who pees on things only once a day?
I peed yesterday morning with FMU, got a "Low" but then had some EWCM so I just tried again on a whim. I'm on CD 13 today (not temping unfortunately).
@jennifer_louise Haha I’m cracking up over here. “Who only pees on things once a day?!” #ttgp
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
another IUI related Q: I assume it is normal to have mild uterine cramping the day of an IUI? it isn't painful, just tight and crampy - different than period cramps.
I’ve got an IUI question too: is it ok to just HIO all the days before & after an IUI? I know it’s encouraged after, but not sure about before (no sperm analysis needed this time). Thanks!
@keikilove thanks! we HIO 3 days before for a PCT, told NOT have MH ejaculate 2 days prior and now we have to HIO tonight. As my doc said - after an IUI it can't hurt and can only help
Thank you @chichiphin! I was hoping I’d remembered it correctly. My RE’s nurses aren’t available to confirm so fingers crossed we’ve got our timing just right!
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Re: Chart Stalk/Questions // July 2019
did you go alone or did your SO go with you?
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
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
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
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
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
I do recommend using the FF ap for inputting temps and symptoms. VIP will give you more information to input and analyze, but it's not necessary. If you do go VIP, just keep an eye out for when they may be running a special on insta or fb or whatever. When I was actively ttc, I used to love the VIP features!
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
Edited for clarity
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
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
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
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
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
Also, my autocorrect puts progesterone in when I start typing progress. I need a hobby.
Eta:spelling
@chichiphin I do stomach injections with blood thinners & the bruise and/or knot under the skin happen sometimes. It’s totally normal. It will go away (after 3-7 days maybe?) Hope they will check it out at your appointment & give you more peace of mind!
I'm feeling like a total dumdum because we haven't HIO in several days for various reasons and also because I thought it wasn't my FW yet with the "low" readings. Ugh...
Also the cbads are different than other opks like the cheapies, in that you do actually just take it once a day with FMU. @jennifer_louise. I wonder if that might be messing with it too. What CD are you today? CS???
FWIW, when I was previously temping and using them it was always right on that I got my solid smiley the day before O (confirmed by BBT) when I used them with FMU. My days of high readings varied from 1-6.
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
I peed yesterday morning with FMU, got a "Low" but then had some EWCM so I just tried again on a whim. I'm on CD 13 today (not temping unfortunately).
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
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
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
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
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