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Re-introducing Myself

meri-macmeri-mac member
edited October 2019 in Trouble TTC
Hi all! I was a fairly active member on the TTGP board last year, but after some soul searching decided to take a step back. The whole TTC process became quite difficult for me to deal with. I found myself googling symptoms over and over again, becoming more and more obsessed. So for my mental health, I left TB (and Dr. Google) for a while. After quite a lot of time away, I would like to be a part of the community again and offer the support I can, if you'll have me :smile:

A little background on me, DH and I were diagnosed with unexplained sub-fertility earlier this year. We decided to try naturally for a few months. Unfortunately, that did not work so in August we decided to proceed with IVF. I had my bloodwork updated and have a meeting this week with the RE to go over the whole process. I am happy to have a plan, even though it wasn't what we had originally envisioned for us.

Non-TTC information: I am 31 and DH is 36 and we live in Canada. We have one "fluffy" tortoise shell cat named Ada and a very furry pupper named Ellie who is the happiest little husky mix you will ever meet. I am a huge fan of British TV, often binging Cats Does Countdown and QI in the evenings while knitting. I am currently working on leg warmers for a cousin-in-law because Christmas is approaching more quickly than I'd like. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone! <3

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  • inthewoods23inthewoods23 member
    @meri-mac welcome! I've been through the egg retrieval process already and a few others here are about to be so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

    And feel free to join us in the weekly thread 🙂
    *TW* History
    TTC #1 since 7.2017
    Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies

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

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


    TTC #2 begins 6.2023
    Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
    Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
    Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
    Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
    Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
    Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
    Repeat labs in 8 weeks
    Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
    TTC ended due to filing divorce

    **New relationship starting May 2024**

    Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
    Its Gonna Be May GIFs Tenor
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  • hithertoruehithertorue member
    Hello @meri-mac. Welcome to our group! Hope we can help you on your next stage of this journey and provide a safe place to vent, chat and just "be". I just tried for an ER and had to switch down to an IUI instead. So I've been at this stage you're at too, coming to grips with the reality of things not looking how you pictured and all the emotions and even anxiety of the unknown. See you in the weekly thread!
    Me: 36 DH: 37 // Married: 2015 // TTC#1 Since: 2017 // PAWrents to 2 dogs: 6 yo female shepherd-malamute & 1 yo male weim/heeler mix // Dx: Unexplained endometriosis & adenomyosis 12/2020 // Rx: 2019: IUIx6 & IVF Retrieval Result: Abnormal/High Mosaic Laparoscopy/Excision - Surgery Sep 2021, Round #2 IVF Retrieval with new clinic - 2022
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  • 2dogsmom2dogsmom member
    Welcome @meri-mac! 
    I’ve been TTC for about 2 years and am heading towards IVF. My Dr wanted me to try one more IUI cycle last month but we had a bit of a hiccup so trying IUI again this cycle then making a decision about IVF. Luckily for me @hithertorue and @inthewoods23 are amazing and have helped answer all my questions as I head towards IVF! I’m sure you’ll enjoy having this group as a place to ask questions and just vent/chat with people who really get it. 
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