IF Testing and Treatment w/o 7/22

inthewoods23 · July 2019

This is a place for those of us who have already started TTC, but have started infertility testing and/or treatments. You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on infertility. TTC can be a long journey naturally, then add in the difficulties associated with infertility, and it becomes a whole new ball game. The road to infertility can be lonely, frustrating, and complicated, so let's make this a place where we can vent, ask questions, and support one another. Feel free to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say. Treat this as an ongoing conversation.

Diagnosis (if you've been):

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?):

How are things going?:

Any questions?:

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair?

shoogapoff · July 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): So far, just one blocked fallopian tube. Waiting to get other test results back. Also, AMA.

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): We did our testing at the beginning of this cycle. Our appointment to discuss the results just happens to be when my next cycle is scheduled to start.

How are things going?: It's been a big deal for me to get negative test news. In processing why, I realized that, up until now, I thought I was being dramatic. Since I'm AMA, we did testing even though we haven't been trying that long. So I expected to hear "Everything is normal. Just keep doing what you're doing." Now I'm just praying nothing else is wrong, and that my blockage doesn't mean I need surgery.

Any questions?: I have a million, but I'm not sure where to start. I'm sure I'll get there.

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair?

I've recently pared my clothes down quite a bit. I think I have 15 pairs of everything, but I wear probably 5 of them for work regularly. Right now I have a pair of brown booties that I'm loving. I've had 2 back surgeries, and I refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes. These are cute *and* comfy!

jennifer_louise · July 2019

Hi @shoogapoff I'm hoping you won't need surgery too. I'm sorry for the negative test results, I know it's so hard! Anyway, I hope your stay here in IF is short and sweet.

Diagnosis: so far unexplained, awaiting SHG & pelvic ultrasound hopefully next week.

Status: pretty sure WTO. CD1 right hurr.

What are you doing this cycle? You mean besides descending into hopelessness and despair? (lol jk that's just my CD1 talking...). Actually Clomid round 3, and as I said before SHG. Because if I say it enough it will have to happen.

How are things going? Fairly crappy, but trying to stay happy. Again I am writing this from the airport on my way to a conference and I'm glad I have a lot of distractions this week. The weekend was honestly sucky. I could feel AF coming but most of all we were at a wedding surrounded by ***TW*** families with 4-8 kids and it really bummed me out, more than I thought it would. Am I really the only one in my family who has any trouble with this? Maybe some of the latent fertility in the air rubbed off on me? END ***TW*** So my head space isn't great today but I'm here.

Any questions? Yes. What may an SHG show besides blocked tubes? Other uterine abnormalities?

GTKY: Honestly probably less than the average female. Maybe 10-12? My favorite is a pair of riding boots I got at a consignment shop a couple years ago because they were already broken in but not beat up at all. I love them, and they aaaaalmost make me ready for fall

b_1029 · July 2019

@shoogapoff I'm so sorry for the results. I hope your follow up appointment is able to give you some peace and a plan moving forward

@jennifer_louise BLARGHHh I am sorry for CD1. In good news, we're only a couple days apart (day 3 here), which means we're going to be in the same group on the April BMB right? I think the HSG will also show the shape of your ute so they can see if it's abnormal. I just know when they gave me the results it just said my tubes were clear and uterine cavity was normal. Side note, 4-8??? That's just excessive haha. Sorry you're struggling but I'm glad you'll have some stuff to take your mind off everything.

Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO, CD3

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): letrozole + trigger + monitoring + hoping I'm a magical unicorn that my first month following this protocol works

How are things going?: I was so excited for the weekend with my cousins and then it ended up being pretty crappy (for me). We went out Friday and my one cousin said some horrible things to me that I can't get over. We just carried on and pretended everything was normal (after my 3 cousins were in a screaming match for 40+ min on Saturday) but I was just grinning and bearing it. Not to mention in the middle of everything Saturday, I got my period and was 20 min late to DH's step grandpa's funeral because the screaming match had put everything so far behind schedule for the day. I felt f*cking AWFUL. IF wise - I need to schedule my ultrasound and call the company back to get the trigger shot delivered but other than that I'm just cruising along and hoping I don't F everything up.

Any questions?: do you still do OPKs and BBT if you're being monitored and taking medication? I assume my BBT will be skewed anyway after the trigger shot so I guess I'm more curious about the OPKS

GTKY: probably like 12? I have more sandals than everything else just because they're cheaper. My favorite shoes are beige booties, I wear them with everything! I also love my All birds.

kpearse99 · July 2019

@shoogapoff FX you won't need surgery!

@jennifer_louise uuuggggh sorry for CD1

I'm glad you're getting away for a little, even if it is for a work conference, but the distractions are always super helpful. I also often wonder if anyone else in my family (because my family is so large with cousins and 2nd cousins... or is it 1st cousins once removed?!.... coming out the waaazooo) struggled like I am, or if I'm the only unfortunate one there... sigh How is an SHG different from an HSG? They seem similar..

Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained Infertility.... sigh

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): We just finished all of our testing and met with the RE this past Friday to discuss the results and what his plans are for us. All tests came back great and normal, or better than what he expected for my age, which is all great news except there is no real reason why we can't get KU then. But I am grateful I don't need surgery and we don't need to go thru the donor or IVF routes, because we weren't going to go down that path at all. So his plan for us is to do Letrozole and IUI (trigger only if needed) for 3-4 months. He went back and forth trying to decide between Clomid and Letrozole for me, but settled on Letrozole since we need to avoid the chance of multiples as much as possible. He said we could try on own onw for a few more months, but after that he'd really like to start with the IUI plan.

DH and I are still waiting for the results from our genetic testing, which we should get this week, and then we will decide how we are going to proceed.

How are things going?: Okay. I've been in a funk this current cycle and we've barely HIO at all, let alone during our FW. I think I subconsciously needed a mental break from everything. I feel hopeful with the RE's plan and I just want to get this show on the road already.

Any questions?: Those of you that have done the IUI route - what's it like?

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair? Ummmm.... I'd be afraid to count!

I certainly have my favorite few that I wear way more than others and it depends on the season, but I also have fun heels like I wear on occasion. I can say that DH actually has more shoes than I do!

hanshotfirst77 · July 2019

@jennifer_louise Yes it can show if you have any abnormalities in your uterus like polyps or fibroids.

@shoogapoff Fx your other testing comes back normal.

Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained RPL and Secondary IF, also PCOS.

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Benched WFIVF

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Still benched. 9 more days of BCP then get AF and schedule Saline Sono. Then probably more BCP before starting stims.

How are things going?: Meh. I'm bitter and frustrated and those feelings are starting to feel like just my normal feelings and I hate that. But I'm moving this week so at least that is a distraction.

Any questions?: Nope but I am sure once IVF really gets going I will have tons.

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair?
I'm not really a shoe girl. I usually just wear sneakers. And I'm the type to find a pair I like and wear them until they are practically falling apart lol. Although the last few years I have expanded my shoe preferences a little. I have a nice pair of boots for winter/cold weather that I love.

kpearse99 · July 2019

@b_1029 what a weekend it sounds like... so much cousin drama, I'm so sorry!! Also, really sorry AF arrived for you

I'm glad you asked the questions you asked - I'm gonna be following the responses, because I'm curious too. Especially about OPK's (since I don't temp) while being monitored... because the RE will do blood draws for me to determine the LH surge...hmmmm

b_1029 · July 2019

@kpearse99 sounds like we'll be on the same protocol! I'll be sure to let you know how everything goes. I'm thinking I'll still do the OPKs because I can't give up control...but I probably won't do BBT since I know the HCG will make it higher anyway? Idk. Do you know when you'd start the letrozole and such? Or are you guys waiting to decide until after the results?

@hanshotfirst77 I'm sorry to hear you struggling but I understand about feeling like these negative/bitter feelings are your normal now. I don't even really remember what I was like "before" but I feel like I'm hardly ever happy anymore. I hope the next 9 days fly by for you and you can get your saline sono scheduled!

wabash15 · July 2019

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@b_1029 Some cycles I did and others I did not... though honestly it caused me more stress in regards to time of O... because my temp shifts did not always line up well with what should have been O based on trigger. So I would stress that timing was bad (when it wasn't)...

misshelen86 · July 2019

@shoogapoff So sorry for the test results. GL with your next appointment and hope you are able to come up with a plan moving forward!

@jennifer_louise So sorry for the crappy weekend and for CD1. It’s so hard to be surrounded my families with young kids

@b_1029 Sorry for your crappy weekend too. A screaming match for 40+ min? Yikes! Sounds like way too much drama. And then AF on top of it all? Hugs to you girl

Diagnosis: MFI, still testing

Status: TWW

What are you doing this cycle? Will start testing next cycle- bloodwork and ultrasound; DH gets his ultrasound next week

How are things going? Just playing the waiting game for my next cycle to start. I’m not hopeful about this cycle since I had a really late O and timing wasn’t very good. We were supposed to be getting referred to an RE 2 weeks ago, but I haven’t heard anything so I left a message at my Dr’s office this morning to find out what’s going on. Right now the RE office is booking into Sept/Oct so I want to make sure this referral gets in now before it’s even longer.

Any questions? Not right now, I’m sure I will have a lot soon

GTKY: Maybe 10-12? Plus a few pairs of sneakers. I pretty much always wear flats/sandals.. I have a pair of black strappy sandals that I wear with almost anything. I also have one pair of really comfortable black heels that I love to wear when I’m going somewhere nice.

mokay19 · July 2019

@shoogapoff hopefully since it’s just one blocked you won’t need surgery and your open one can do the trick!

@jennifer_louise my SHG showed a “possible polyp/adhesion” and that’s why I just had my hysteroscopy to remove that tissue. The SHG showed that it was in a location that could effect proper implantation.

@b_1029 sorry about the cousin screaming match and crappy conversation… I hope you’re a special unicorn though and this is the medication that gets it done! I don’t do OPKs when I’m being fully monitored because we’ve always done TI anyway and we just had regular sex so I didn’t risk missing anything. I continued my BBT though because even with the trigger, I liked confirming that my temp did rise and then remained elevated with the progesterone. If you were doing an IUI and MFI, then I would be more inclined to use OPKs because you wouldn’t want to risk missing the IUI time. But if not, I would forego the OPKs.

@kpearse99 I’m glad you don’t need surgery and don’t have to go to IVF if that’s not for you. We haven’t done an IUI yet just because of timing and scheduling, but I’ve done many Letrozole cycles and a few with trigger, too. Would you go through full monitoring with the medication?

@hanshotfirst77 sorry about feeling bitter and frustrated. I, also, feel like negative emotions are becoming my new norm and I haven’t found a way to change that yet… if you figure it out, let me know!

inthewoods23 · July 2019

@shoogapoff hope you don't need the surgery! And hope you get better news soon.

@jennifer_louise the SHG gives a clearer view of the shape of your lining. Sorry you had to deal with all the kids at the wedding. Sounds like way more than I could ever handle 😳

@b_1029 hope you have a better week than your weekend. Man that is crazy! As for the OPKs and BBT, it really doesn't matter. The trigger shot will mature the egg and cause you to ovulate so there's really no need to pinpoint it. O happens within 24-48 hours of the shot I believe. It freaked me the hell out the 1 time I did BBT through the whole cycle because it showed I O'ed the day after the trigger and my IUI was scheduled for the day after that so I thought we were missing it. The OPKs will probably be pointless because once you take that trigger, no matter how light your OPKs have been up to that point, your OPKs are going to be blazing positive for days so that's not going to specifically tell you when O is either. You guys are starting with TI right?

@kpearse99 IUIs are pretty simple. YH will go in and provide the sample and have it go through a sperm wash. Then about 2 hours later you'll go in and they inject it into your uterus with a catheter. I will not that some experience a lot of discomfort if they can't get the catheter in. My cervix curves and goes down so they really struggled getting it in. They eventually pulled it taught to insert it. The 2nd IUI I had they used US to guide it through and the 3rd my RE was so damn good I didn't even know she had done the whole procedure. I felt nothing. It should be quick and should have not too much discomfort!

Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained or MFI

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO and WT start BC again

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): BC then lupron

How are things going?: fine. I need to remember to call the pharmacy. After trying again on Friday I called my clinic like "idk what to do, nobody is giving me instructions on how to submit an appeal for rejecting covering the lupron or they're taking me around in circles". We're both in agreement that I might just have to pay OOP and I'm willing to do that to get that off my plate.

Any questions?: Eh, not right now. Anyone happen to know what the recovery is from (I think) a hysteroscopy? Is it one of those take it easy the day of and you're fine after? Any restrictions?

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair?
We counted once and I had like 30 pairs, but that included all my Old Navy cheap flip flops that you can get for like 5 bucks and I have at least 5 of those.... My favorite shoes are my boots because they clack on the floor and I walk like I have authority when I wear them 😆

kpearse99 · July 2019

@b_1029 we can be buddies! So AF isn't due until next week and we should be getting the results back this week on the genetic testing stuff so thankfully the timing works out well that if we decided to we could start the next cycle as the RE is suggesting.
I asked DH how he felt about this plan and what he wanted to do - ultimately he says it's my choice because it's my body and overall he hates that we need to do the IUI and that we can't just do this on our own but that he's on board with giving it a shot, especially if it will get us to our end result/goal quicker.

mokay19 · July 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): benched

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): just had my hysteroscopy so I'll take the BC through this week and then stop them to start next cycle

How are things going?: meh. DH and I are still on the fence about what to do next.... more oral meds or oral meds without monitoring to save money. and when we get the money saved will we use it for monitored cycles with injectables or will we go straight to IVF...

Any questions?: not now

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair?
a stupid amount that I don't know. I have a problem with getting rid of stuff. but my favorite are my Birkenstock's!

hanshotfirst77 · July 2019

@b_1029 I'm sorry for the crappy weekend and general unhappy feeling. And fwiw I completely stopped opks and bbt once I started doing treatment and monitoring.

@kpearse99 IUI's aren't bad. Sometimes it can be uncomfortable if they can't get the catheter in. But most of mine went pretty smoothly. I've done both clomid and letrozole and had a much better experience with Letrozole, hopefully you do too, Fx!

@mokay19 If you figure it out let me know too lol. Fx you and your H come up with a plan you are comfortable with. It's hard making decisions like that.

@misshelen86 Fx you get into the RE soon!

jennifer_louise · July 2019

@b_1029 almost cycle buddies?? How did this happen 😂. I'm sorry about your kinda crappy weekend. I hope the week picks up for you. I am insanely hopeful for your first letrozole cycle and really hope it does the trick for you!

@b_1029 @inthewoods23 agree that 4-8 is excessive, which is why I didn't think it would bother me. I guess I've always believed I could do anything I put my mind to and knowing that I actually can't hit me real hard.

@mokay19 love Birkenstocks and I'm wearing a pair now! My sister and I call them "Birkenrocks" because of how often we get little pebbles stuck in there. Worth it though! I feel your financial dilemma - but hopefully you will not need to worry about more expenses and the oral meds will do it for you.

@kpearse99 hi friend! ♥️ I definitely get you on needing a break from TTC (aka HIO). It really wears on you month after month. Hopefully the time off did you well.

@misshelen86 sorry about the wait for the RE. I got a similar message that they're 6-7 weeks out for new patients, although they could get me in for an SHG sooner, but not consult with an actual RE until towards the end of summer. Hopefully you get in sooner! And at least YH is moving forward!

@hanshotfirst77 getting closer!! All my FX for you. Definitely bitter here too, feel free to vent away about it. None of it is fair.

emeraldduchess · July 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained IF, RPL (that's also unexplained so far)

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): TI with progesterone starting 3dpo

How are things going?: Aside from the bruising on my arms where they took blood (they look awful and I can't wear long sleeves to hide them), I am doing well. All our testing is in the normal range and the RPL testing is not showing any red flags. We just have to wait for our karyotyping to come back. If that's where the issue is, then we will likely jump straight to IVF with PGS.

Any questions?: What am I in for with these progesterone suppositories? It sounds hellish for some women and no big deal for others. The RE said cramping, bloat, swollen breasts and hot flashes. Glad I'll be experiencing this for the first time during summer break and not in front of a class of fifth graders.

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair? I think maybe 14 total? I love my green ballet flats, but I wear my black patent flats the most. I also have a pair of nude pumps that go with pretty much everything.

inthewoods23 · July 2019

@mokay19 I always hear such good things about Birkenstocks but I feel like my feet wouldn't be wide enough in those!

inthewoods23 · July 2019

@emeraldduchess I seem to be one of the lucky ones that I really had no symptoms from the suppositories except for some slight bloating.

Major word of advice though - buy the thicker pantiliners!! None of that ultra thin or barely there crap. I use the long length pantiliners from Always (purple box, not wrapped). Anything less and I ended up with a mess in the morning.

mokay19 · July 2019

@emeraldduchess the lady putting in my IV on Friday got it on the THIRD try. She blew out my hand and wrist before getting it in my arm and spraying blood everywhere haha. So I have huge bruises up and down my arm right now! As for progesterone, I get sooooo bloated on it and have serious water retention. I also get thirstier and break out like a teenage boy. I only get hot flashes from the Letrozole and not the Progesterone. Are you doing pill suppositories or pre-loaded tubes of cream?

@inthewoods23 I have chubby feet (DH calls them Flinstone feet) so Birkenstocks are good for me haha but I thought they sold narrow and wide versions... maybe I'm mistaken though. I just love how they have actual support/structure to them.

@jennifer_louise Birkenrock is SO appropriate haha I love it!

emeraldduchess · July 2019

@shoogapoff I'm sure that processing bad testing news makes you feel all kinds of emotions. I hope you don't have to go through surgery and that the rest of your testing is all clear.

@mokay19 I know your and your DH have a tough decision to make about your next step with treatment. I'm sure you'll choose what's best for the both of you!

@inthewoods23 I hope you can get all this insurance/medication stuff sorted out. I can imagine how frustrating it is! I'm waiting for a call from the pharmacy that does the progesterone prescription to arrange delivery and I am anxious that it won't get here in time.

@b_1029 ugh, the time with your cousins sounds horrible, I am so sorry.

Family can really be awful sometimes(I have some family members that I had to cut out of my life because of some really terrible things they have done to the rest of the family). Hugs to you.

@misshelen86 I hope you're able to get that referral ASAP! Telephone tag with the doctors' office is annoying AF.

@hanshotfirst77 I get those bitter/frustrated feelings all the time, too. Sometimes I can push them back, sometimes they take over. I hope your move goes smoothly and that it gives you the distraction you need.

@kpearse99 I'm glad your initial round of testing came back without any issues. FX you get good news with your genetic testing, too!

@jennifer_louise I'm sorry about CD1 and I don't blame you for feeling crappy. I'm sorry the wedding was so hard (this is why I am avoiding get togethers with DH's extended family right now. I just can't deal). All the hugs to you today, friend. Good luck at the conference!

emeraldduchess · July 2019

@mokay19 I believe I am doing the suppositories. I need to lay down/stay seated for at least 30 minutes after insertion for it to be properly absorbed. OMG the IV thing is horrific and is making me want to vomit just reading that! My MIL used to do the blood draws as part of her job at a doctor's office. I don't know how she did it!

@inthewoods23 noted on the pantyliners! DH is bracing himself for the mood swings. Poor guy.

inthewoods23 · July 2019

@emeraldduchess all the fertility pharmacys do 1 day or next day delivery so don't sweat it! I have never had an issue with getting my order on time.

@mokay19 @emeraldduchess could dehydration be a factor with having trouble with your veins? They usually didn't have a problem getting in my veins, but if I wasn't hydrated almost nothing would come out.

NYTino24 · July 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA, low progesterone, ???

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Dropped off medical records requests to MFM and my new OB so they can send their records along to the RE since I somehow only had my old OB send them in June. I need to call to see if they want my hematologist to send anything.

How are things going?: Eh, just WFAF. I’m on 11 dpo with two .4 drops two days in a row. Getting this far is good and I hope my progesterone situation is getting better after adding more supplements this cycle. I will just be right around ovulation when I have my RE appointment.

Any questions?: Any suggestions for an initial appointment?

GTKY: how many pairs of shoes/boots/sandals do you own and which is your favorite pair?

Too many to count and I definitely need to weed some out. I had like 3 pairs crap out on me at work this year. Like 75% of the sole was tearing off both the left and right of a pair of moderately priced flats and my big toe poked through then bottom of a more expensive pair. I’m a teacher, so I am on my feet a lot, but still... that shouldn’t happen!!!

NYTino24 · July 2019

@jennifer_louise I’m sorry you had to deal with that nightmare of a situation. I hope this week is easier on you despite AF showing her face.
@mokay19 Did everything look okay?
@inthewoods23 Haha re: authority boot clicking... I like that I can tell when my boss is coming down the hallway from the sound of her shoes!
@hanshotfirst77 Wishing you a smooth move and hoping the change of scenery provides a distraction and some peace.

hanshotfirst77 · July 2019

@emeraldduchess The progesterone suppositories weren't too bad for me. Mostly annoying. The symptoms mimic pregnancy a lot so sometimes it really messes with your head. Also I will second use daily panty liners! I really like the always radiant ones. Do you know which suppositories you're taking? I was on crinone a really long time ago and more recently endometrin.

@NYTino24 Good luck with your appt! My suggestion would be to write down all your questions so you don't forget.

emeraldduchess · July 2019

@inthewoods23 I always hydrate before bloodwork. I'm wondering if going in for blood work 5 times in 3 weeks might have made me extra sensitive? The nurse didn't have much trouble getting blood and it didn't hurt while she did it.

kpearse99 · July 2019

@jennifer_louise

I didn't realize how much I needed a break until I discovered I wasn't in the mood for much. I'm starting to feel on the upside again, so that's good!

@emeraldduchess ouch to the bruising situation... that doesn't sound pleasant at all!

@hanshotfirst77 thanks for the comforting words on IUIs!

NYTino24 · July 2019

@hanshotfirst77 I guess I don’t have much to ask! I’ve been tested for anti cardio phospholipid syndrome, I see a hematologist for a blood disorder, I’ve had an ultrasound to check lining, I know I ovulate (although my LH seems to be somewhat high through my entire cycle), and I know I have low progesterone. All they really need to do is the CD3 testing and check my left ovary, which I know gave them a hard time a couple of years ago. I know what’s covered by my insurance, so I guess I’m just hoping that I have some egg quantity and quality left.

hanshotfirst77 · July 2019

@NYTino24 That's good you have so much in order already. I know usually the first appt is a lot of bloodwork and than mostly discussion. Do you know what kinds of treatment you want to do/don't want to do?

mokay19 · July 2019

@emeraldduchess I use the pills and insert them at night so that they for sure absorb and I don't stand up too soon after. But when I took Crinone before (which is pre-filled tubes), I was told to take them in the morning so I aaaaalways had to wear a pad haha it was annoying.

@inthewoods23 oh I was definitely dehydrated since I couldn't drink for 8 hours before the surgery haha my mouth was sticking to itself.

@NYTino24 sorry about the temp drops! and the surgery went well. They found what looked like scar tissue and were able to remove it so I should have a nice, shiny uterus now!

shoogapoff · July 2019

@NYTino24 GL on your appointment. Is YH/partner coming with you? That's my suggestion. It wasn't required for us, but I liked having him hear everything with me. And they did a T/V US, so he got to see my uterus and ovaries, which I thought was cool.

@emeraldduchess Green ballet flats sound so fun! Have you tried tieks? I've wanted a pair, but they're pricey so I haven't gone for them yet.

@mokay19 I love birkenstocks too. I haven't bought any since high school, and still have my original pairs of clogs and sandals. DH thinks they're hideous, but I don't care!

@kpearse99 Glad your tests came back good! I hope you get a direction and plan that you and YH are okay with.

@jennifer_louise Sorry about CD1. And sorry for the crappy weekend.

emeraldduchess · July 2019

@shoogapoff my black and green flats are Tieks.

Yes, they are a splurge but the way I see it, I need to invest in sturdy, comfy shoes because I am on my feet all day. I got gift cards from my mom and DH that I was able to put towards buying them.

shoogapoff · July 2019

@emeraldduchess Totally agree! I'm willing to spend a fair amount on good, comfortable shoes. I'm guessing you feel like they're worth it? I almost bought the oil slick ones a while back, even though they're the priciest, bc I just loved the color!

NYTino24 · July 2019

@mokay19 Great news! Hopefully that will do the trick!
@shoogapoff No, he has to work.
@hanshotfirst77 We will do whatever it takes, except donor egg or sperm.

shoogapoff · July 2019

@NYTino24 Aw, that's too bad, but understandable. Our appointment was pretty fast, and MH asked 0 questions during it, so, while I liked having him there for moral support, our next appointment (going over results) is the one I would prioritize if I had to.

misshelen86 · July 2019

@kpearse99 Glad your testing came back without any issues, although I’m sure it’s frustrating they couldn’t find a reason you aren’t KU yet. Keeping FX for you that IUI will be a success!

@hanshotfirst77 Sorry you are feeling so down. Dealing with IF is so unfair! I hope these next 9 days fly by for you and everything goes well with the move.

@inthewoods23 I hope you’re able to get things sorted out with the lupron and don’t have to pay OOP! So frustrating that you can’t just get a straight answer with how to proceed.

@mokay19 I hope you and YH are able to decide on a plan that works for you!

@emeraldduchess FX everything comes back with the karyotyping!

@NYTino24 GL with your appointment!

Question: I need to get progesterone tested at 7 dpo. The problem is I didn’t use OPK’s this month, but I did track BBT. I figure that I O’d on CD 20 but I’m not really sure. Is it better to wait until next cycle so I have a better idea when O happened? Unfortunately my Dr won’t do the referral to an RE until I have this and the CD3 bloodwork completed.

inthewoods23 · July 2019

@misshelen86 do they specifically require you to use OPKs to pinpoint O or does it not matter? Maybe if you just sound confident when you say you believe you ovulated on CD20 they'll take your word for it and have you come in on CD17.

But what would I know... My OB had me come in on CD21 without even asking me when I ovulated so my progesterone tests were always at like 3dpo... 😒

misshelen86 · July 2019

@inthewoods23 No they didn’t say I had to use OPKs. She actually ordered it as “CD21” on the req even though I told her I don’t always O on CD14. I asked her if I should just go in 7 dpo and she said yes. I feel like I should just go and see what it is, otherwise I have to wait another month before she’ll even send the consult in for the RE. I figure we can always re-test if it’s wonky..

jennifer_louise · July 2019

@misshelen86 I'd say the same thing - go for it even if you didn't use OPKs this time. It's usually somewhat a guess on O day anyway, and as I understand it your progesterone can vary a bit from day to day (and even maybe within a day?) so one data point is only one data point anyway!

PLUS, I'm impatient and never want to wait any more than I have to (:

inthewoods23 · July 2019

@misshelen86 I would do everything you can to not delay getting the referral to the RE!

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