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: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to?
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer =
CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020
CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 -
CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 -
BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
Re: IF Testing and Treatment w/o 1/27
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IVF cycle has begun
How are things going?: I am so freaking excited to be done with BCP - the hormones were great for my mood, but the side effects were just blah. Today was my last pill, and I go in for my baseline on Thursday! FX they don't find anything egregious (which is my slightly irrational fear).
Any questions?: Nope
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? As a true crime junkie, absolutely I would want to have the answer to the mystery of who killed JonBenet.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
Diagnosis (if you've been): endometriosis, borderline PCOS, unexplained IF
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Biopsy and ERA testing
How are things going?: Things are going alright... I had a lining check Saturday, and just like last time my lining is so far behind (5.5). I came home and bawled (thank you hormones) because I'm just so frustrated that my body can't do anything right. In happier news, I had my second acupuncture appointment yesterday and it was really great - I left feeling so calm and didn't feel an ounce of anxiety. Later that night my husband even said to me "you seem so zen right now" lol
Any questions?: nope
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? Similar to @mvt2003 I'm a true crime junkie and want to know the answers to every podcast I've listened to. I've always said that when I die, I hope they hand us a brochure when we get to heaven letting us know the answers to all of the unsolved crimes we've followed.
Diagnosis (if you've been): Secondary Unexplained IF
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW!
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): 50mg of Clomid, Trigger, IUI, PNV and started progesterone today.
How are things going?: Okay! I am in a better place than where I was mentally Friday before, during and after the IUI. Honestly... the Michael Phelps GIFs really put me in a good mood and all weekend we've been cheering him on inside my ute
Also, I'm still bloated
Any questions?: Nopers!
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? oooooo this is a good one and I am with you @mvt2003 I wanna know who killed her too!
I also want to know where all of the hair ties and bobbypins go!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@feather_heather Ugh I'm so sorry about your lining! I do love your brochure idea! YES PLEASE!
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@feather_heather sorry, friend, that's so frustrating about your lining. I hope the biopsy and ERA give you the answers you need though! Really glad you're enjoying acu so far.
@kpearse99 lololol to "old lady bingo"
Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS, mild MFI
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): WFAF... so we can do our endometrial biopsy scratch done next cycle, and FET the following cycle.
How are things going?: Still dealing with more MIL passive-aggressive snark (is there a BF Monday thread? I've got a new one to add this week) which has been triggering even more anxiety about feeling left out of family stuff because *TW* I avoid spending time with our nephew in order to maintain the boundaries I've set to protect my hurting heart. *end TW*
Reality is also starting to set in after initially feeling relieved that the pressure is off to feel like we're always desperately in that 'TTC' mindset now that we've got a few frozen embies and are just waiting for the FET. Being in limbo is harder than I thought it would be because I just can't let go of the idea that time is slipping away and we're not "doing" anything. Damn you, biological clock! I know the frozen embryos aren't aging and two months isn't going to make or break anything but that's what is weighing on me this week.
Any questions?: What happens to the other egg during a FET that your body releases? I'm stressing that since we're doing a natural transfer (no trigger) that my stupid body won't cooperate and I'm not even going to ovulate when I "should" and everything will be all messed up. Need to ask my RE about this at the biopsy, to see if they'll trigger me instead.
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? Besides why none of us can get pregnant? Hah. I'd like to know what my cat is thinking when she talks to herself in the hall playing with her toy. And why she has to bolt out of the litterbox and run around like a psycho after she poops.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
Also, you know I'm 100% with you on the trigger stuff and can confirm it will absolutely be easier once the baby stage is over with YN. Hang on tight, you will make it through the hard parts! (*TW* As you know, MN is completely in the terrible twos and it's a million times easier for me for her to not be the sweet infant anymore. She's delightfully sassy and gives zero effs and I am HERE for that.)
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
You're so right about age/development being a factor for the LOs though. MN is 14mos now and is just so, SO cute. It does get easier, and I know we need to now start making more of an effort to try to plan the kinds of interactions that are on our terms and not theirs so we still get in some quality time in a positive way instead of it being damaging to our relationship(s) and mental health.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
I think you're on the right track to make the effort to plan interactions on your own terms, which will help avoid specific triggers. And keep in mind, kids are resilient - you have a lifetime of aunthood to be an influence, needing to be strategic in interactions now when he literally will not remember it is not the end of the world. Also, just saying, I've been a presence in the kids' lives almost every single week, and a couple of months ago MiL sent a video of them thanking us for the new bag of balls for their ball pit (which we also purchased) and MN thanked "Uncle J" and "Rosie." Yep, he thanked my dog.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@feather_heather Oh friend, that is so tough. We just want out bodies to do the things that they are supposed to do, when they are supposed to do them! Feels like it is not a lot to ask. *hugs* Glad that you are enjoying acupuncture though.
@kpearse99 I have everything crossed so hard for you! That Phelps gif was priceless. Laughing is good for implantation. My cat thinks hair ties go to doggy water dishes or toilet bowls to die. She even dunks them to be sure. She may have been an assassin in a previous life.
@kiki047 Sign me up for the MIL bitchfest. Try not let the wait get to you. Like you said, those embabies are frozen, and aren't going to change. I say that, but I know it is always something that has worried me too. Every month feels so precious right now. But you are doing everything right! So do not stress yourself about things that are out of your control. Big hugs!
My cat does that too! I figure its because they don't like the smell of their own poop, so need to get the hell outta there.
Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA; MIF (low morph, acrosome defect)
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET prep for March trasnfer
How are things going?: Not too bad. It was a really busy weekend. Far too many things going on, and DH left this morning for a couple weeks. There was sewing of name tags and badges, and extra loads of laundry this weekend. This weekend I will be home alone, and I am kinda looking forward to it. Come on Friday!
Any questions?:
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? Like @kiki047 I would love to know what my animals are thinking. Does my dog really think that if he goes on poop strike and refuses to go out the back, that I will eventually cave and take him out the front door and therefore, a walk?
@kpearse99 thank you! I feel better already. Hour by hour for sure. *TW* all that stuff about Kobe Bryant hit home in a way I never expected. Prime example of someone who really had it all - great marriage, beautiful children, considered the GOAT in his career, and yet he is but a mere mortal. I went to bed anxious about our mortality, and apparently woke up anxious about evvverything else too.
Which reminds me, @shoogapoff thinking about you this week my friend.
@nitnat007 lol to the backyard strike. Humpy does that too. Sounds like you have more than one reason to look forward to the weekend.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained, low morph
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET in March, 2 rounds of BCP first though
How are things going?: well I've only had like 1 or 2 full days of being gluten and dairy free last week and that Sriracha dressing from my lunch today may have had milk but whatever. Things are fine otherwise! Except that the damn Starbucks at the airport did not have almond milk this morning! Boo, so I had to opt for oat milk which was still very good. And I was totally fine not having the whipped cream.
Any questions?: Nope
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? Echoing @kiki047 with the why the fuck am I not pregnant right now lol. Otherwise, another great mystery is why the hell do I find DH so damn sexy when he has his sleeves pushed up to his elbows 😂 like I literally have no words to describe why it's such a turn on.
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@nitnat007 ahhh to know what our animals are thinking would be great! I'd also love to know what they sound like... haha I always make up voices for both my dogs as I imagine how they would sound if they could talk haha
@inthewoods23 I love when MH wears his sleeves like that too!! hahaha I dunno what it is, but it's like extra masculine or something and really gets me going!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@inthewoods23 maybe that's why I find MH so sexy when he's doing dishes. Sleeves rolled up, helping to clean up, rawrrrrrr.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): letrozole, trigger, TI, progesterone
How are things going?: Pretty good! O should be happening today/have happened yesterday. A little nervous that the egg or eggs might not be great quality since I triggered on CD9, but we'll see. The RE who read my scan said my lining was already around 8.5mm, so at least there's that. Last cycle it was only 3.5 on CD10 when I triggered.
Any questions?: I have a follow up with my RE on Thursday to decide where we're going from here. I think we need one more failed IUI before we can even request for IVF approval from our insurance. DH says he wants to know how much the copays will be. He's not comfortable spending a large amount, especially since there's no guarantee of a THB. That was tough to hear him say, but I understand. Should I push for an endometrial biopsy and any more possible testing whether or not my hormones are balanced?
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? Definitely the JonBenet Ramsey case! I'd also like the know what happened to the lost colony of Roanoke.
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): CD 73 so?
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): we shall see after tomorrow!
How are things going?: my DH left for work out of town so it’s always hard in the beginning. Sorry I’ve been MIA just been trying to cope by keeping myself super busy!
Any questions?: YES what did all you guys wish you would have done or asked during your first appt with a REI/Fertility Specialist/OBGYN? I see my OB for the first time tomorrow and I’m a little nervous!
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? There are too many to count!
@feather_heather ahhh I want to try acupuncture so badly but it’s SO expensive! Is it truly worth it?
@kpearse99 I hope it all works out for you this time around! Glad you’re in a better head space now!
@kiki047 hopefully you don’t stress to the point where it does interfere with your O day! Maybe a trigger would be better if you think you’re heading that way anyway? Will your REI be able to make that happen without a hassle?
@tryingktogku I don't have any suggestions for you, just omg yay for finally seeing an OB! Hope you get a new cycle soon!
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
@inthewoods23 welcome to the northeast! Where abouts??
Diagnosis (if you've been): Will have my actual diagnosis Wednesday afternoon at my follow up!
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW (not getting hopes up)
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): follow up appointment this week with the RE for treatment plan!
How are things going?: not terrible. I have a cold, other than that, just trucking along.
Any questions?: not yet, that may change After the appointment.
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? Where the eff do all the socks go?!
Dx: 1/2020 Borderline PCOS
Rx: Femara &Trigger with IUI
IUI#1 2/26/2020- BETA 3/11 (AF arrived 3/11)
3/20/2020- Benched due to COVID-19
@tryingktogku - I just started going once a week ($75 a session) and I figured I'd give it a month or two to see if it's worth it. My insurance has been great about covering IF stuff so I can't complain about paying for this oop
@tryingktogku I'm just so glad you're finally getting in to see someone!!
@feather_heather wait what??!! Oh no!! Did they say why or how that would happen? Especially since you're taking estrogen? I'm guessing they upped your dose?? Don't give up!!
@abarr723 So glad you'll finally get some results and answers!!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@feather_heather oh no! I just don't understand how that happens. Hope you get some answers so you can keep moving forward!
@tryingktogku glad things went well at the appointment! Did they comment at all about your cycle being so long?
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW (I think)
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Letrozole (5mg), TI, and Progesterone after O
How are things going?: Doing well! Still waiting on CH’s, but we ended up with really good timing this cycle regardless. I’m already getting ahead of myself on being hopeful! 🤷🏼♀️ I know in reality we don’t have much more of a chance than we do any other cycle though! Just have to wait and see...and try not to make myself crazy in the meantime! As soon as I get CH’s, I’ll stop temping and basically not track anything at all...hopefully that’ll keep the crazy away!
Any questions?: None right now.
GTKY: What mystery do you wish you knew the answer to? Oh, I totally agree with the what the heck my animals are thinking! They all have such unique personalities, so I’d love to know what goes on in their cute little heads!
@kpearse99 I give my pets voices too!! Lol, my chocolate lab is version of Eeyore when he is pouting.
@emeraldduchess Way to go lining! FX for you. Hope things are ok at work and that they settle down soon. Positive thoughts!
@tryingktogku Wow! I really hope that you are able to get something to jump start that cycle soon. So frustrating for you. Glad that your appt went well though. FX for results coming in soon.
@abarr723 Good luck today!
@feather_heather Nnnoooo! How did that happen?!
@bluetickgal FX for CH's soon. I found not tracking after O definitely helped things on the crazy front. Being hopeful is never a bad thing though, we always have to hope. I still do even after almost 2.5 years.
@emeraldduchess Just know that we are thinking about you too and missing you
@nitnat007 Soooooo glad I'm not alone
@tryingktogku I'm actually kind of surprised that they won't give you anything to jump start your period yet. I guess I sort of understand why, but I feel like you getting your period started wouldn't interfere with testing.
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
They doubled my estrace dose and I have to go back again tomorrow for another lining check. I'm just so mentally and physically exhausted with this whole process. My doctor's office is a 45 min drive in the morning (with traffic) and then I have to turn around and drive back up in the direction I came from another 30 mins to get to work. So I'm annoyed because I know 100% that my lining won't be where it needs to be by tomorrow, so I'm doing all that driving for nothing.
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@nitnat007 thank you!
@kpearse99 yeah I am surprised too. But I’m thinking after all this testing her game plan will be to induced a period then do more bloodwork on day 3 of my cycle and then go from there again!
my bloodwork is still pointing towards PCOS unfortunately. Waiting for my ultrasound next week to see if I have the string of petals but you don’t need visible cysts to be diagnosed so 🤷🏻♀️ I must say I was kind of hoping it was something else and I could go back to eating cheese lol PCOS sucks because it’s not just fertility it affects. You are all so incredible supportive through this and I don’t know what do do without you all! Thank you so much!
Dx: 1/2020 Borderline PCOS
Rx: Femara &Trigger with IUI
IUI#1 2/26/2020- BETA 3/11 (AF arrived 3/11)
3/20/2020- Benched due to COVID-19
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
We are calling this: " *ring ring* Your October BMB is calling! "
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.