@inthewoods23 I'm sorry you got caught off guard with that announcement, that's such a kick in the gut. And it sucks that you got that on top of the disagreement with your insurance AND having to schedule surgery.
@firebaby688 I love it when things fall into place with scheduling testing! Good luck with your ultrasound!
@Ndemick welcome! I'm sorry you find yourself here. These ladies are a wealth of knowledge, I've only been on this thread for a few weeks and I've already learned SO much.
@begging4abump that's infuriating that your RE didn't follow up!
@NYTino24 ugh, I am so sorry that it looks like you'll have to do a lot of appointments after school starts. I know how hard it is to ask for the time off, not to mention making lesson plans.
@ruby696 that's definitely a lot of information! I'm so glad that your RE is ready to get things started. Hope you can get over the insurance hurdle really quickly!
@bluetickgal good luck with your bloodwork on Friday! I think they'll be doing some post-O testing on me, too. Why they didn't do it last cycle, I have no idea. *shrug* It's funny, before this process started I used to have panic attacks over bloodwork. Now I'm so used to it, it's no problem, I don't even flinch. I'll take the small wins where I can!
@inthewoods23 I’m sorry you were blindsided. It has happened to me several times in the last few months and it feels terrible. I hope your first transfer is a THB.
I didn’t even get back on here yesterday after my OB appointment because 1) I arrived and they decided not to do the progesterone because the nurse didn’t think it would be accurate even though I ovulated plus they made me wait forever instead of just going for the draw and 2) Saw another friend at the office and we all know what that means. 3) My car’s AC stopped working AGAIN when it was 90 out and they were as slow as molasses. I took it in for that and low air pressure. They said I was ready to go and they didn’t even look at the AC. Then DH showed up after work and I took his truck home because I couldn’t sit there any longer. He asked what they did and it was the same as last time, which didn’t work for more than a couple of days! Then they told him it had a leak and needed to be fixed for $300. I question this because I haven’t seen a puddle in the garage. Plus, why wouldn’t they tell ME this the last time I was there?! I HATE sexism. I also know this guy’s MO. He acts like he’s doing everyone a nice guy favor by not charging for this or that and that somehow is supposed to make you feel okay about the long wait. I am not taking my car there again after this debacle, even though it’s the only place I can walk into downtown for ice cream and pedicures from.
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*
@NYTino24 Sorry to hear - that is so frustrating. I also hate the way I am treated by some mechanics just because I am a woman!
Hi everyone! Getting caught up now. I will be back to tag soon.
Diagnosis (if you've been): septum uterus and MF (low morphology)
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Benched
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Pelvic MRI today, SA #2 and urologist for MH tomorrow
How are things going?: The break from TTC is sort of nice. I am a bit nervous about getting claustrophobic in the MRI. Also, TBH dealing with insurance is intimidating and overwhelming for me.
We also had genetic blood testing and I am scared to open it. My husband got notification that his blood doesnt need to be tested which I think means I am not a carrier for anything.
I guess testing generally gives me anxiety.
Any questions?: Nope
GTKY: what is your favorite scent? (Could be a natural one, or from a candle, or from baking, or from perfume, or from a person, or from a shampoo, etc.) I like citrus/flower combinations, like orange blossom. The lotion I just purchased is Lime and Sunflowers.
Me: 35 Husband: 40 TTC #2: Jan 2019 DS: 2.5 yo EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16 (Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
@hanshotfirst77 that’s great that insurance is covering more testing than you thought!
@Ndemick welcome and good luck with your first IUI!
@begging4abump that stinks your RE didn’t tell you about needing the US earlier. Hopefully all goes well Friday though and no changes will be made to your timeline!
@ruby696 glad your consult went well! Those are some big decisions...hopefully your OB can get the referral sent over ASAP and that will at least take the insurance concern away!!
@emeraldduchess thanks! I totally understand...I’ve had so much bloodwork at this point, it’s really no big deal anymore!
@NYTino24 ugh, that’s frustrating they wouldn’t do the progesterone BW even after you waited there for it! Sorry about your car issues too...ugh, I feel like mechanics can be the worst about treating women differently! Hopefully they can get it fixed once & for all though!
@bobbyflies2020 good luck with the MRI today, hopefully it will go by quickly and you won’t feel too claustrophobic! Yes, I feel like testing is a double-edged sword...it’s nice to know what’s going on, but there’s always the fear of the worst too! Hopefully the genetic testing found no issues!!
@mokay19 you were right - I took one cheapie and it was a TERRIBLE idea. total squinter form the trigger shot so there is now way in hell I'll go through squinter hell for the next few days. Done testing until Monday (12DPO) because I would be late. @begging4abump I'm so sorry for all of the frustration! It actually was not difficult to get a second opinion appt from an RE with my insurance etc. Maybe try calling around for first available and say you'd like to get a second opinion? @ruby696 AHH!! so much info!! I'm sorry you have to make that hard choice about paying. Perhaps call the OB asap and let them know the timeline? And then as soon as they send it to insurance, call the insurance ASAP and ask if they receive it and explain the timeline? My insurance allowed an "expedited" review once I explained where I was in my cycle and I might miss a valuable opportunity. BE LITIGIOUS if needed lol @bobbyflies2020 You got this with insurance! It was super scary the first time I the bills started to hit - but I called my mom (because moms know EVERYTHING about health insurance) and she explained so much.... which obviously means she knows now. BUT it was worth it.
@b_1029 and @ruby696 I am excited for your appointment and upcoming IVF!! It seems like a few of us are going through our first round of IVF at the same time. My consult for surgery and IVF will be next week.
@ruby696 Did they recommend fresh over frozen because it has higher success rates? If I were you I would wait for insurance coverage and save $$ for PGS testing in case you need it for a future round and it is rarely covered.
@inthewoods23 Sorry to hear about the polyp/lining. I aldo have to have surgery before IVF. Maybe we will be on the same timeline.
@b1029 As far as questions. Maybe ask for the stats on multiples and state your preference on that so you can discuss options?
@chichiphin Sorry the trigger and progest is so unpleasant. Sending you good thoughts and vibes this week!!
@hanshotfirst77 I am so excited for your IVF! From what I've heard it can move very quickly once you do the ER.
@begging4abump WTF. How irritating. Sorry, I missed some things. Did you have to have surgery/saline for your endo? Do you know where your endo is? I am really curious!
Me: 35 Husband: 40 TTC #2: Jan 2019 DS: 2.5 yo EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16 (Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
For all IVFers, DH and I were talking more and we were discussing paying for it.... with zero insurance coverage, did you pay OOP? Did you get a personal loan? Do doctors offer payment plans? I’m still hoping to do a cheaper/mini but just in case we can’t, I’m thinking about the best way to pay for it.
@mokay19 I'm not at IVF yet, but an obnoxious planner. Some clinics offer discounts and plans. The major medical center/teaching hospital here actually offers single-cycle packages as low as $8,500 for a single fresh cycle. Perhaps look in to one that is close to you?
@NYTino24 That is incredibly annoying and not worth ice cream and pedicures. I feel like women always have to wait longer anyway because they feel like women won't know how long some should take. 😡
@bobbyflies2020 Good luck today! I'll be thinking of you (and sending all the non-claustrophobic vibes your way).
Also, they want to do fresh over frozen because with my egg quality issues, they want to do a three day transfer and testing requires at least five days before they can freeze. My doctor doesn't think we'll get enough eggs to risk losing some because they kept them out of the uterus for too long.
@bluetickgal and @chichiphin Apparently my OB is on vacation this week. The nurse was going to see if she could write the letter. Okay, cause I'm sure my insurance company will accept that. Maybe have another doctor write it? Sorry, I'm just a little bitter.
@mokay We may just get a personal loan to pay for our half (my mom was amazing and offered to pay for half). I tried to use part of my 401k, but my employer only allows me to take a loan out for it, as opposed to taking an early withdrawal.
@mokay19 I know our clinic has a shared risk plan where you can pay one price no matter how many retrievals and transfers you need. I don’t know any details, but if it only takes you one cycle, it helps lower the cost for someone who might need 3 or whatever. I’m pretty sure it’s more than one cycle would be. Maybe they have something like that?
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*
Update for me: My appointment yesterday went well. We started by just discussing the surgery and what will happen and what she'll be looking for. She said that I will get pictures so I'm excited about that! We briefly discussed different IVF options for me. She said that since even on an elevated dose of Letrozole I only get 1 follicle, she doesn't think that I should do oral medication mini-IVF--which I agree with. She did say that I could probably do a lower dose of injectables to minimize the cost of the medicine. However, they have a standard price for retrieval, ICSI, and transfer. So, even if we got less eggs, it would still be the standard of ~$14,000. We were really hoping for the starting to be closer to $7,000 so that was unfortunate to hear. We couldn't talk about too many specifics because their computer system was down so she couldn't bring up my chart and past results. When I scheduled the post-op appointment for 3 weeks from now, we made it a post-op and in-depth IVF discussion. In the meantime, they're going to have finance contact me to tell me the details of the costs and the financial institutions that they work with for loans/payment plans. I'm a little let down that they don't seem to have any different options that could be a little cheaper. But since they didn't have any cheaper options, we're considering doing an injectable IUI cycle after the surgery to maybe get more than one follicle... but part of me thinks that I just shouldn't waste that money and save that amount for a few months ($1,500 +meds for each cycle) to do IVF next year. I'm very conflicted.
@mokay19 I’m so sorry that the price was so much higher than you’d hoped. It must have been so hard to take all that in. I have nothing really helpful to add, just a hug. ❤️ I hope whatever you decide when it comes time to decide, you feel at peace that that’s the best route for you.
@mokay19 I'm so sorry that everything costs so much! We've had similar conversations and ended up realizing that IUI alone will stretch our budget, and once we hit IVF territory, we'll have to have a loooooooooooooooong talk. It sucks that it's so much money.
I hope surgery goes well and you guys come to a decision that gives you peace (and, hopefully, a baby!)
Me: 28, DH: 28 Diagnosed with PCOS: Summer 2007 Married: July 2013 Began TTC: June 2015
@chichiphin yes, there is at least 1 other clinic in the area that I quickly looked into but now I need to check them out more in depth. That will probably be something that we will do in parallel to discussing plans and financials for future treatment. I just haaaaaaaaaate switching doctors haha also, I really like my doctor because she's a good level of cocky and has an 85% IVF success rate.
I have my follow-up with the RE tomorrow about our initial testing and to discuss my losses. I want to make sure that I ask the right questions and advocate for myself and for DH. I am going to bring up screening for the MTHFR gene mutation, ways to lengthen/stabilize my LP this cycle(it can be wonky), and ask about foods that we should be eating/avoiding. I want to go in there armed with questions because I get easily overwhelmed with a lot of info. Are their things I should ask about that I'm overlooking?
@mokay19 I'm sorry the cost is so high. It really is obscene. I'm a poor responder, even with injectables. My RE told me that I can do an IUI cycle with better/more meds, but that would probably cost around $7k just for meds and IUI's don't have a super high success rate. We decided we might as well do IVF if the meds were going to cost the same. I wish there was an easy answer, but it's so hard because everything is so damn expensive.
@emeraldduchess I'm curious to hear what your RE says about MTHFR. I'm heterozygous C677T, which admittedly is the mildest variant. But when I brought it up to my RE, she told me it was "all a bunch of hooey." Uh, okay. Personally, I do feel like it makes a difference. I would also go through all the supplements you're taking (if any) to make sure they're necessary and you're taking the right dosage.
@mokay19 I’m so sorry, that’s so frustrating. I hope you’re able to shop around or work something out with the financial department. Bleh.
@emeraldduchess I think everything you’re planning on asking sounds good! I’m planning on asking mine for lifestyle recommendations (aka the internet says never exercise strenuously but also exercise the way you have been and I just want to know her thoughts)
@mokay19 so sorry to hear that the mini IVF isn't a good option for you. We had a lot of discussion about moving to IVF since the cost is so much more significant than IUIs. My doctor typically recommends trying IUI 4 times but after 3 (which I swear is what she originally said) we just felt like we were wasting money and time. Hopefully the loans/payment plans can be a good option for you if you move into IVF
*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
@mokay19 I am sorry about the price. It is not fair and it makes me angry. Sending you good thoughts while you continue on your goal!
@emeraldduchess I know what you mean about overloading on information. Right now, my mind is on the ER and risks so I would ask what to expect during ER? If there is any risk of hyper stimulation or internal bleeding and possible ways to minimize the risk. Are you a good candidate for a natural trigger? What is his ideal # of eggs for retrieval?
Me: 35 Husband: 40 TTC #2: Jan 2019 DS: 2.5 yo EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16 (Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
@mokay19 I recommend joining Matt and Dorees Eggcelent Adventure Facebook group. It has 5.5k members who have all done IVF. Oops, sent too soon. It is a great group and they might have some good advice regarding financing IVF.
Me: 35 Husband: 40 TTC #2: Jan 2019 DS: 2.5 yo EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16 (Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
Sigh. MH had his back-up SA this morning and urology appointment this afternoon. The urologist downplayed the morphology count problem and MH is celebrating. He is happy to believe anything that vindicates him. I guess I will let him enjoy the moment, because my RE doesnt think his sperm have a chance. 🙄
Me: 35 Husband: 40 TTC #2: Jan 2019 DS: 2.5 yo EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16 (Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
@bobbyflies2020 what was his morphology %? I hate that doctors say morphology is only maybe a problem. Like, if it wasn't a problem when then why does ICSI with IVF exist??
*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
@bobbyflies2020 I hate conflicting medical info like that. Of course he's going to believe the doc who tells him what he wants to hear.
Meanwhile I am over here freaking out because the nurse at my RE's office said my AMH level wasn't an issue, but almost everything my google search turns up says otherwise. 😰
@emeraldduchess I don't recall, what AMH number did you have?
*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
@bobbyflies2020 Ugh, I'm sorry. That really sucks because your poor husband is going to feel twice as bad when he learns the truth. Thanks for nothing urologist.
@ruby696, @inthewoods23 it was 0.97 and the nurse said 1.0 was what they consider normal but mine was so close she didn't think it would be a concern. Some of what I am finding says it's fine, just on the lower part of the normal range. Other articles I found said it's really low for my age and cause for concern. There's so much info/misinformation out there that I can't wrap my head around it. I know I should try to stay calm and wait to hear what my RE has to say but that's easier said than done.
@emeraldduchess Unfortunately, I don't think there is a simple answer. I had my FSH tested and I was at 11.8. The general consensus of the internet and the lab that did the bloodwork is that anything under 12 is normal. My RE, however, said she likes to see it under 10 and mine was pretty high (hence the early stage DOR dx). From everything I've seen, the numbers are important but not everyone reacts the same way to their numbers, if that makes sense. So with my loss history, even though my number wasn't considered technically outside of normal, my RE feels it explains why I'm not producing good eggs. Personally, I would defer judgment (Ha! Easier said than done, I know) until you've spoken with your RE. Probably the nurse was mostly right - that is really close to normal. How old are you, if you don't mind me asking?
@ruby696 thanks for talking me down. I am 37, I'll be 38 in December. I did see what I thought was a decent number of follicles on my ultrasound last week, which is adding to my confusion. I think you are absolutely right, that numbers don't tell us everything, and I shouldn't get stressed until I speak to the RE. Honestly everything I am finding is saying different things and I'm probably not even qualified to interpret results of these studies I am finding.
Anytime @emeraldduchess And FWIW, my RE was very confident that with the right medication to get my pituitary glad to release more FSH, I'm young enough to have a good result. So even if you find out you are in the early stages of DOR, that doesn't mean it's the end of the road for you. There are definitely options.
@emeraldduchess I feel the same when I did research to understand AMH. My number is around 4.5 and I read that anything above 4 indicated PCOS. Not once has my RE ever said anything about PCOS nor did she have any concern with my number.
And FWIW too, with follicle count my RE likes to see around 10 follicles on each side and they always counted over 30 total during my initial BW and tests last year and when I started IVF and again, that was never a concern to them that I had so many as that can indicate PCOS (or, again, so I've read).
I'm sure there's some tolerance with the numbers so you're close to normal for your age for AMH so that's probably why there's no concern.
*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
@inthewoods23 thank you. 💜 I didn't have much time to count the follicles but it looked like there were at least 6 on each side, so we'll see what my RE has to say.
I can't beat myself up for waiting until after 35 to TTC anymore, either. It is what it is and I am fortunate to be in a place where I have access to options if we need treatment.
Hey @inthewoods23, are you the one who wanted to know how much Lupron cost? I just got the estimate from my pharmacy and one unit of Leuprolide is $567.
@ruby696 yes thank you! If I remember correctly, when it was covered I paid $100 something.
@emeraldduchess that's a pretty good number of follicles! You have such a great outlook 🙂❤️
*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
AFM, had my RE appointment earlier today. See spoiler because I’m terrible at summarizing (edited for clarity)-
overall it went really well and I feel confident about her + us! She answered my rapid fire questions and put me at ease about a bunch of stuff. My TSH (tested in April) was just a teeny bit higher than she’d like for fertility purposes (2.85 and she prefers 2.5 or below) so I have to 1. Start actually being strict about waiting 30 min before I eat after taking my thyroid medication...it’s hard now when I go to the gym at 6 am because I don’t wake up early enough to wait that long, and 2. Take 2 pills 1 day a week. She didn’t want to double my dosage and I’m on the lowest dosage there is. So hopefully that helps bring my level down that small bit! As far as the treatment plan, I’ll do letrozole + TI + trigger (+ monitoring around CD 10-11 since I ovulate on the “earlier” side) and she recommended we try that for 2ish months before adding an IUI. DH and I talked and I think we’ll follow her recommendation and do 2 months of that and then 3x IUI and reevaluate. I should be getting AF Monday or so, so I will start taking the letrozole shortly after and then all the fun will start the following week. Overall I’m happy to have a plan in place and feel like we’re making some sort of progress! I also felt bad for DH because we kept talking about my cycles in depth and I’m not like embarrassed about that stuff in front of him, but it’s not like I chit chat with him about all the details haha. I picked up the letrozole tonight and it was only .72 so that was exciting, and the company that ships the trigger shot should be calling within the next week or so. Now I can just hope to be a magical unicorn who gets KU on cycle 1 of treatment! I wish AF would come tomorrow so we could get the show on the road.
Re: IF testing and treatment w/o 7/15
@firebaby688 I love it when things fall into place with scheduling testing! Good luck with your ultrasound!
@Ndemick welcome! I'm sorry you find yourself here. These ladies are a wealth of knowledge, I've only been on this thread for a few weeks and I've already learned SO much.
@begging4abump that's infuriating that your RE didn't follow up!
@NYTino24 ugh, I am so sorry that it looks like you'll have to do a lot of appointments after school starts. I know how hard it is to ask for the time off, not to mention making lesson plans.
@ruby696 that's definitely a lot of information! I'm so glad that your RE is ready to get things started. Hope you can get over the insurance hurdle really quickly!
@bluetickgal good luck with your bloodwork on Friday! I think they'll be doing some post-O testing on me, too. Why they didn't do it last cycle, I have no idea. *shrug* It's funny, before this process started I used to have panic attacks over bloodwork. Now I'm so used to it, it's no problem, I don't even flinch. I'll take the small wins where I can!
@ruby696 @begging4abump WTH is with these offices dropping the ball?
I didn’t even get back on here yesterday after my OB appointment because 1) I arrived and they decided not to do the progesterone because the nurse didn’t think it would be accurate even though I ovulated plus they made me wait forever instead of just going for the draw and 2) Saw another friend at the office and we all know what that means. 3) My car’s AC stopped working AGAIN when it was 90 out and they were as slow as molasses. I took it in for that and low air pressure. They said I was ready to go and they didn’t even look at the AC. Then DH showed up after work and I took his truck home because I couldn’t sit there any longer. He asked what they did and it was the same as last time, which didn’t work for more than a couple of days! Then they told him it had a leak and needed to be fixed for $300. I question this because I haven’t seen a puddle in the garage. Plus, why wouldn’t they tell ME this the last time I was there?! I HATE sexism. I also know this guy’s MO. He acts like he’s doing everyone a nice guy favor by not charging for this or that and that somehow is supposed to make you feel okay about the long wait. I am not taking my car there again after this debacle, even though it’s the only place I can walk into downtown for ice cream and pedicures from.
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
Hi everyone! Getting caught up now. I will be back to tag soon.
Diagnosis (if you've been): septum uterus and MF (low morphology)
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Benched
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Pelvic MRI today, SA #2 and urologist for MH tomorrow
How are things going?: The break from TTC is sort of nice. I am a bit nervous about getting claustrophobic in the MRI. Also, TBH dealing with insurance is intimidating and overwhelming for me.
We also had genetic blood testing and I am scared to open it. My husband got notification that his blood doesnt need to be tested which I think means I am not a carrier for anything.
I guess testing generally gives me anxiety.
Any questions?: Nope
GTKY: what is your favorite scent? (Could be a natural one, or from a candle, or from baking, or from perfume, or from a person, or from a shampoo, etc.) I like citrus/flower combinations, like orange blossom. The lotion I just purchased is Lime and Sunflowers.
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
@Ndemick welcome and good luck with your first IUI!
@begging4abump that stinks your RE didn’t tell you about needing the US earlier. Hopefully all goes well Friday though and no changes will be made to your timeline!
@ruby696 glad your consult went well! Those are some big decisions...hopefully your OB can get the referral sent over ASAP and that will at least take the insurance concern away!!
@emeraldduchess thanks! I totally understand...I’ve had so much bloodwork at this point, it’s really no big deal anymore!
@NYTino24 ugh, that’s frustrating they wouldn’t do the progesterone BW even after you waited there for it! Sorry about your car issues too...ugh, I feel like mechanics can be the worst about treating women differently! Hopefully they can get it fixed once & for all though!
@bobbyflies2020 good luck with the MRI today, hopefully it will go by quickly and you won’t feel too claustrophobic! Yes, I feel like testing is a double-edged sword...it’s nice to know what’s going on, but there’s always the fear of the worst too! Hopefully the genetic testing found no issues!!
@begging4abump I'm so sorry for all of the frustration! It actually was not difficult to get a second opinion appt from an RE with my insurance etc. Maybe try calling around for first available and say you'd like to get a second opinion?
@ruby696 AHH!! so much info!! I'm sorry you have to make that hard choice about paying. Perhaps call the OB asap and let them know the timeline? And then as soon as they send it to insurance, call the insurance ASAP and ask if they receive it and explain the timeline? My insurance allowed an "expedited" review once I explained where I was in my cycle and I might miss a valuable opportunity. BE LITIGIOUS if needed lol
@bobbyflies2020 You got this with insurance! It was super scary the first time I the bills started to hit - but I called my mom (because moms know EVERYTHING about health insurance) and she explained so much.... which obviously means she knows now. BUT it was worth it.
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
@ruby696 Did they recommend fresh over frozen because it has higher success rates? If I were you I would wait for insurance coverage and save $$ for PGS testing in case you need it for a future round and it is rarely covered.
@inthewoods23 Sorry to hear about the polyp/lining. I aldo have to have surgery before IVF. Maybe we will be on the same timeline.
@b1029 As far as questions. Maybe ask for the stats on multiples and state your preference on that so you can discuss options?
@chichiphin Sorry the trigger and progest is so unpleasant. Sending you good thoughts and vibes this week!!
@hanshotfirst77 I am so excited for your IVF! From what I've heard it can move very quickly once you do the ER.
@begging4abump WTF. How irritating. Sorry, I missed some things. Did you have to have surgery/saline for your endo? Do you know where your endo is? I am really curious!
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
I’m still hoping to do a cheaper/mini but just in case we can’t, I’m thinking about the best way to pay for it.
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
@NYTino24 sounds like you had a really crappy day yesterday between the OB and the car. So many hugs to you, I hope that today is better.
@bobbyflies2020 Good luck today! I'll be thinking of you (and sending all the non-claustrophobic vibes your way).
Also, they want to do fresh over frozen because with my egg quality issues, they want to do a three day transfer and testing requires at least five days before they can freeze. My doctor doesn't think we'll get enough eggs to risk losing some because they kept them out of the uterus for too long.
@bluetickgal and @chichiphin Apparently my OB is on vacation this week. The nurse was going to see if she could write the letter. Okay, cause I'm sure my insurance company will accept that. Maybe have another doctor write it? Sorry, I'm just a little bitter.
@mokay We may just get a personal loan to pay for our half (my mom was amazing and offered to pay for half). I tried to use part of my 401k, but my employer only allows me to take a loan out for it, as opposed to taking an early withdrawal.
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
My appointment yesterday went well. We started by just discussing the surgery and what will happen and what she'll be looking for. She said that I will get pictures so I'm excited about that!
We briefly discussed different IVF options for me. She said that since even on an elevated dose of Letrozole I only get 1 follicle, she doesn't think that I should do oral medication mini-IVF--which I agree with. She did say that I could probably do a lower dose of injectables to minimize the cost of the medicine. However, they have a standard price for retrieval, ICSI, and transfer. So, even if we got less eggs, it would still be the standard of ~$14,000. We were really hoping for the starting to be closer to $7,000 so that was unfortunate to hear.
We couldn't talk about too many specifics because their computer system was down so she couldn't bring up my chart and past results. When I scheduled the post-op appointment for 3 weeks from now, we made it a post-op and in-depth IVF discussion. In the meantime, they're going to have finance contact me to tell me the details of the costs and the financial institutions that they work with for loans/payment plans. I'm a little let down that they don't seem to have any different options that could be a little cheaper.
But since they didn't have any cheaper options, we're considering doing an injectable IUI cycle after the surgery to maybe get more than one follicle... but part of me thinks that I just shouldn't waste that money and save that amount for a few months ($1,500 +meds for each cycle) to do IVF next year. I'm very conflicted.
I hope surgery goes well and you guys come to a decision that gives you peace (and, hopefully, a baby!)
Diagnosed with PCOS: Summer 2007
Married: July 2013
Began TTC: June 2015
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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
@emeraldduchess I'm curious to hear what your RE says about MTHFR. I'm heterozygous C677T, which admittedly is the mildest variant. But when I brought it up to my RE, she told me it was "all a bunch of hooey." Uh, okay. Personally, I do feel like it makes a difference. I would also go through all the supplements you're taking (if any) to make sure they're necessary and you're taking the right dosage.
Eta: clarification
@emeraldduchess I think everything you’re planning on asking sounds good! I’m planning on asking mine for lifestyle recommendations (aka the internet says never exercise strenuously but also exercise the way you have been and I just want to know her thoughts)
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
@emeraldduchess I know what you mean about overloading on information. Right now, my mind is on the ER and risks so I would ask what to expect during ER? If there is any risk of hyper stimulation or internal bleeding and possible ways to minimize the risk. Are you a good candidate for a natural trigger? What is his ideal # of eggs for retrieval?
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
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
Meanwhile I am over here freaking out because the nurse at my RE's office said my AMH level wasn't an issue, but almost everything my google search turns up says otherwise. 😰
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
@emeraldduchess What's your AMH number?
And FWIW too, with follicle count my RE likes to see around 10 follicles on each side and they always counted over 30 total during my initial BW and tests last year and when I started IVF and again, that was never a concern to them that I had so many as that can indicate PCOS (or, again, so I've read).
I'm sure there's some tolerance with the numbers so you're close to normal for your age for AMH so that's probably why there's no concern.
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 can't beat myself up for waiting until after 35 to TTC anymore, either. It is what it is and I am fortunate to be in a place where I have access to options if we need treatment.
Eta: 1 unit = 1mg/0.2ml (two week supply)
@emeraldduchess that's a pretty good number of follicles! You have such a great outlook 🙂❤️
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
AFM, had my RE appointment earlier today. See spoiler because I’m terrible at summarizing (edited for clarity)-
As far as the treatment plan, I’ll do letrozole + TI + trigger (+ monitoring around CD 10-11 since I ovulate on the “earlier” side) and she recommended we try that for 2ish months before adding an IUI. DH and I talked and I think we’ll follow her recommendation and do 2 months of that and then 3x IUI and reevaluate. I should be getting AF Monday or so, so I will start taking the letrozole shortly after and then all the fun will start the following week. Overall I’m happy to have a plan in place and feel like we’re making some sort of progress! I also felt bad for DH because we kept talking about my cycles in depth and I’m
not like embarrassed about that stuff in front of him, but it’s not like I chit chat with him about all the details haha. I picked up the letrozole tonight and it was only .72 so that was exciting, and the company that ships the trigger shot should be calling within the next week or so. Now I can just hope to be a magical unicorn who gets KU on cycle 1 of treatment! I wish AF would come tomorrow so we could get the show on the road.
Just going to leave this here for you...