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
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
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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
Re: IF Testing & Treatment w/o 8.31
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): trying naturally
How are things going?: It seems like BCP did its job; I O'd much earlier in this cycle than I have in any cycle since I started tracking/temping over a year ago. I'm hoping, if I'm don't get KU this cycle, that trend continues and I have semi-"normal" length cycles.
On the mental health side, I'm pretty anxious about going back to work tomorrow. We at least have another week before students come back but I'm definitely anxious.
Any questions?: No
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet?
I met Carrie Underwood weeks after she won American Idol. The top 8 or 10 of that season toured as a group and my friends and I waited by their tourbus after the concert. She signed her single for me.
I'd definitely love to meet Lin-Manuel Miranda. He seems so down to earth and genuine. Plus he's a musical genius!
@emeraldduchess I didn't have time to participate last week but I saw your update yesterday and just wanted to say how sorry I am. I hope you and YH are able to have a productive follow up with your RE and make a plan to move forward.
Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA/DOR
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO but not really lol
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET!
How are things going?: AF surprised me by showing up on Friday (I was expecting yesterday or today) so I had to scramble and get in to the clinic for my U/S and FET protocol consult, but everything looked good and I officially started my protocol. I am taking Estrace orally (which is kicking my ass) and then hopefully starting progestrone suppositories and crinone (no PIO, woohoo) after my lining check on 9/10 and then transfer will likely be 9/16 or 9/17. I feel like I fluctuate every hour between optimism and pessimism about it, but hopefully as it gets closer I can just be zen.
Any questions?: None I can think of.
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? I had dinner with Lindsay Lohan at a 10 person birthday party in LA in like 2009, she was still a big tabloid fixture but had kind of fallen from grace at that point and none of us were allowed to have alcoholic drinks on the table in front of her. I went to college with Mark Zuckerberg and lived right above him and also knew Ryan Fitzpatrick in college (an NFL player), and I knew Michael Phelps growing up from swimming circles (and a lot of other less famous Olympic swimmers of that era). I was super starstruck when I lived in LA, but now I can't really think of anyone I would love to meet. The Obamas?
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained, low morph (but we'll see about that)
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): I did my BW on Friday, DH will submit his SA this week so we should have those results sometime next week. Other than that, it's another month of trying naturally. I believe in us!
How are things going?: pretty swell, can't complain (whaaaat??)
Any questions?: 2 questions - 1) what are you thoughts that my AMH increased from 4.258ng/mL to 5.59ng/mL? I'm so intrigued because it could just be that I'm "extra" fertile (I don't like saying that) or is it an indicator of PCOS? There's no cysts though... curious what she says. I did read that it could just be due to having a large number of follicles (over 30). 2) what is a normal results for thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies? It says 0.65IU/mL but like, I'm reading articles that say under 35 is good so is this super low or something?? I don't know what it all means.
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet?
I had the opportunity to chat with the lead singer of a metal band during a concert, but DH and I had gotten into an argument shortly before so I was being extra difficult so we didn't do that. The only other "celebrity" I've met was the lead singer for Hawthorne Heights at Warped Tour (oh god my teenage emo phase is showing) and got a picture with him.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
@legallykate OMG what an exciting update from you!!! YAY for officially starting this FET cycle! Woohoo!!!
Diagnosis (if you've been): Secondary Unexplained IF
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Pretty sure I"m in the TWW now
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): NTNP, PNV and just HIO whenever we want!
How are things going?: Overall pretty good! Just really trying to take life one day at a time. Construction is moving along nicely! The frames for the two additions are built and the frame walls are up, and they are working on the roof section now! It's so fun to see the progress that they make daily, it seems to really be moving now!
I'm a bit frustrated with my hamstring though. I have good days (like today) and some really bad days (like over the weekend) where it even hurts while sleeping. I was all set to call the orthopedic doctor today but it's feeling pretty good now. I guess I'll see how the week goes. I just don't want to lose all the progress I made on strengthening my legs over these last few months!
Any questions?: nope
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? I used to work at a children's theme park so I got to meet quite a few celebrities and their families!
Lauren Hill, Kobe Bryant, John and Kate + 8, Mark Wahlberg, Jack Hanna (who is SUPER sleezy BTW), The head baker from Ace of Cakes, Chef Robert Irvin (I got to work with him on his TV series, he was the best!)... I know there are others but I'm drawing a blank! I'll come back and edit if I think of the others!
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.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
@inthewoods23 FX for good results! Glad things are going well for you.
@kpearse99 thank you friend 💕. Sorry your hamstring is still giving you trouble. Hopefully that'll stop completely soon.
@legallykate OMG! So excited your FET is coming up so soon! I can relate to the roller coaster of emotions.. hope you find that zen place.
@inthewoods23 I believe in you two! 30 is a LOT of follicles. I learned a lot about PCOS because I was convinced I had it. The “cysts” in PCOS are actually follicles. How were your androgen levels? I think for the TPO antibodies you want the number to be as low as possible.. it just means they didn’t find antibodies!
@kpearse99 Glad you are making progress on the construction. So frustrating about your hamstring though! That sounds awful.
Diagnosis (if you've been): MFI
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): DH is repeating another SA this week and next week is IVF!!! 🎉
How are things going?: Things are going okay. I had a breakdown Saturday night because I just felt so alone. We opened up to some of DH’s family that we are close to about what is going on and they were somewhat supportive but just don’t get it. 2 of them went into some of the people they know who struggled but then just got KU naturally. Ugh. Otherwise, I’m excited to be starting next week! This has been such a long time coming... we’ve had our IVF consents signed since January so we are ready to go!
Any questions?: Nope
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? I can’t think of any celebs that I’ve met
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Just OPKs and maybe giving it our first try since **TW** our most recent loss **end TW**
How are things going?: So far so good? I think my first period is over, which is sooner than expected. Going to try tracking ovulation this cycle and see what happens. Kind of nervous about it, but also anxious to get back "on track", so we'll see if we're up for it once it's go time.
Any questions?: Nope
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? I met Dainius Zubrus (hockey player) a few times as a kid, he stayed with my relatives when he first came to the U.S. and remained friends with my cousin after he joined the Flyers. My grandmother was in full-on matchmaker mode when he came to our house for Easter, which is humiliating when you're 12. I might have met Eric Lindros and a few others since I know they hung out together, but I didn't really follow hockey and wouldn't have known who I was talking to.
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFER!
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Starting stims today! including human growth hormone.
How are things going?: Great....now! I spent the evening listening to fertility mantras on youtube & reading a new fertility book. This was to raise my energy after a bummer of a weekend: I started suppression meds & told DH that I want ZERO negativity now that we’ve finally made it to this stage of IVF. I told him not to start any small squabbles or bring any negative vibes. Well, I went for a walk & when I came home to make dinner the news was blaring negativity. He wasn’t around so I shut it off. He suddenly ran into the livingroom/open kitchen, visibly upset that I had shut it off; he insisted he was waiting to hear the next story about the political convention. I insisted it’s all negativity to me—as he is well aware—and there are 2 other TVs in the house he could watch that I won’t have to hear. We had a fight, he went into his office where there’s a TV, and then he didn’t even turn on the damn news. This is the dumb sh*te I told him not to start. Sorry, maybe this should go in B*txhfest Monday!
Any questions?: What was your first U/S like during stimming? How indicative was it of the final retrieval numbers?
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet?
@keikilove I'm not 100% certain that it's my hamstring but it does feel exactly the same as it did 9 years ago when an MRI confirmed I had a pretty severe tear in the muscle. Since it feels the same as before I don't think it's my sciatica. I am so with you on the negativity front! That's all that the news is! We got rid of live television (we just use all the apps now) a while ago and I am so happy we did! The news is awful!!! I also try staying away from reading my newsfeed on FB because all anyone ever posts is negative stuff or trashing other people or decisions about this and that. I'm so over it!!! I like living in my little bubble of happy thoughts, positivity and where everyone loves everyone haha I love that this is the mental state you want to keep going for your upcoming IVF! PS - you live such a lavish life with all of your celebrity encounters and hang outs!! I need to come hang out with you! haha
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.
@gingermama29 That's great about O'ing earlier. It's so nice when your cycles actually regulate and do "normal" shit (stuff? How do we feel about swearing here?). Metformin did that for me, it was so startling but amazing to be able to predict when I O and get AF. Also, sounds like you're a teacher--my mom and a lot of my friends are as well--definitely thinking of you and sending out good vibes this week preparing and going forward. My mom started with students last week, it's been really hard.
@legallykate (love your username) yay for starting protocol! AF started for me Friday, too, and end of day no less, so +1 on the scrambling this cycle. Fingers crossed for zen-ness.
@inthewoods23 what metal band? I too went through an embarrassing teenage emo phases
@misshelen86 yay IVF soon! Also I have a hard time listening to ppl talk about getting KU naturally, hugs for that.
@keikilove +1 to needing the positivity from DH. I’m looking for a good podcast to start.
Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS/endo/who knows. Past septate uterus I had surgery to correct.
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO day 4
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IUI. I got AF Friday after our RE’s office was closed, so had to call this am. They got me in for labs/ultrasound, here now sitting in my car waiting for them to call me up. My plan is to do this first IUI unmedicated, but we’ll see what Dr. G says.
How are things going?: Hmm. I thought okay, but now I’m guessing that’s because I’ve had my head buried in the sand. Now that I’m here again, I feel sick to my stomach anticipating the invasive tests and decisions and hope and disappointment. I hate this shit so much.
Any questions?: Has anyone done an unmedicated IUI? Do you still trigger?
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? Ha. The only “celebrity” I’ve met is Danny from Tila Tequila, she is a friend of a friend and we all had drinks together years ago.
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.
@bluejeanbabi05 Sorry you find yourself in our group.. hope you have a short stay! I did a medicated IUI and didn’t trigger, we just waited until my body O’d naturally and monitored with bloodwork/ultrasounds to make sure the timing was right. I think you can do it either with or without trigger for unmedicated IUI but usually without.
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!
@misshelen86 GL with IVF!! Yay!
@akoros your story with the hockey guys reminds me that my boss has friends who are in the MLB. I like that people for the most part do not flaunt their wealth being pro athletes.
@keikilove I just can't find anything on what a good number is! We'll see. My positivity came crashing down when I got the message that I'm not immune to the measles. UGH. So now we're benched for 2 months while I take care of that. I was expecting to be able to do something for the cycle that would start late September/early October but that's going to get pushed a month since you also have to wait 4 weeks after the 2nd dose before TTC. I didn't really want a summer baby anyway because FUCK it gets hot haha. I totally get the annoyance with YH!! Do they not get what it means to not piss us off??? I mean come on!
@bluejeanbabi05 welcome! The band was Periphery. My music taste has shifted from the more teenage angst stuff to progressive metal. Good luck with your IUI!
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW/WFAF?
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IUI #4, with back to back IUI, gonal f, clomid, ovidrel, progesterone, estrace, vitamin D, PNV, CoQ10, baby aspirin, folate
How are things going?: I tested yesterday 11 DPO, it was negative. Not really sure what to try any more or how much more my body can take with all the meds, keep trying to talk next steps with H, but he is in denial that we are out this cycle and doesn't want to talk until then. Insurance doesn't cover IVF until Nov, and I am not sure how much of it is covered at that point.
Any questions?: NATM
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? I have met The Rock and Kim K. Did yoga with Helen Hunt. Probably a handful of other not so famous celebrities. Not sure if there is one that is on my list to meet...
@bluejeanbabi05 Welcome! The unmedicated IUIs that I have done, we have done ovidrel triggers and progesterone after. I think it depends on what they suspect the issue might be. Mine always gets blamed on egg quality and possibly low progesterone since it is unexplained, so they like to trigger me to keep the eggs from sitting around too long.
@keikilove Sorry for the fight and the negativity! But you are starting stims! Yay! Hopefully YH gets onboard with the zen month! Keeping everything crossed!
@akoros The first cycle is always hard for me emotionally, I hope it goes well for you!
@misshelen86 That response is a pet peeve of mine and I never react well to it. I hope you are able to rally and get yourself into a good headspace before starting IVF next week!
@inthewoods23 Hope the SA results are good! I love the "I believe in us", I could use some of that belief for us at this point. For your questions, my AMH is similar so I asked me RE about PCOS, she told me even if I have it, it seems I have controlled it mainly with diet, so as long as I am not producing cysts, and I ovulate, then she isn't going to address it. Not sure if that helps you. I don't remember what my TPO is, it used to be high, but now is normal...so no help there.
@legallykate Are you going to transfer 1 or 2? GL with the estrace, I have been on it for a few weeks now. Blah. Hope you find your zen!
@gingermama29 I hope this cycle is the one for you! Much love!
@legallykate so wonderful that you can do FET this cycle! FX that the drugs don't have too much of an effect on you (well, only the good / desired effects!). Also, your celeb list rocks. 💚
@inthewoods23 hot damn about this new obstacle. 🤯I hope you get some good news this week; hopefully on the topic of YH's SA. For the TPO antibodies question, since I have lots of them (and have been diagnosed Hashimoto's) I can only say: the less antibodies you have, the better. According to https://www.verywellhealth.com/thyroid-antibodies-3231533 "the measured serum level should be less than 9 IU/mL" so basically, I think you're not at risk for developing hypothyrodism.
@kpearse99 I don't want to read too much into your words, but it sounds like you're doing a bit better after a few rough weeks? It's nice that you have the construction project to keep your mind off things. Hopefully all the right stars will align for you soon. Your celebrity list is also very impressive!
@misshelen86 I am sorry you had such a low point over the weekend *virtual hugs*; I've had a few of those recently as well. Hopefully we can support you in a way that makes the next steps of your journey ever-so-slightly more bearable.
@akoros hoping that you'll have a successful cycle (and beyond). How are you feeling about it? What about YH? Also, lol @ your grandma trying to matchmake you with the hockey bro. 🤣 Hopefully you can laugh about it now.
@keikilove you are a ray of sunshine and I can't believe YH would pull something like that!!! And not to watch the TV later either! The nerve. Hopefully he can get his act together and be ultra-positive as you take these next steps in your journey. Also, your celeb list is WOW. 😲
@bluejeanbabi05 so sorry that you find yourself here; it sounds like you've gone through a lot. Hopefully you'll gain more clarify soon. You mentioned (in your intro, I think?) that your endo might have returned. Will you be getting that checked out?
@ramzlau I am sorry about the BFN and that YH doesn't seem to want to accept/engage in discussing next steps. 🙁I am sending you virtual hugs of support, and hopes that you'll gain some clarify (in whatever shape or form it might be) soon.
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFFTG = waiting for follicles to grow; WTT = waiting to trigger
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Day 4 of Clomid today; ultrasound on Sunday to check how well it worked; IUI whenever it's deemed appropriate.
How are things going?: I am feeling rather blah. The last couple of months have been all about getting every kind of test to try and figure out what's wrong with me/us, and after all is said and done, my RE's Dx is "unexplained". It's just a really hard thing for me to accept as in (almost) every other aspect of my life, I can identify root cause, and eradicate it for better outcomes. I am not familiar with, nor am I comfortable with this lack of information / control. On Friday, I had a session with a therapist at our RE clinic and, although she can't offer me ongoing support, she's sent me a bunch of psychologists / psychiatrists who specialize in (in)fertility. I am hoping to start working with someone who can help me tame my brain.
Any questions?: I'm all questioned out.
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? I don't really get starstruck. I played curling 🥌with Archie (Joel Johnstone) from The Marvelous Mrs. Maizel last year; otherwise, I've met a former Canadian Prime Minister (if @kiki047 is around, it was Jean Chretien) and a former leader of an opposition party (once again for kiki's benefits: Jack Layton). I think the only celebrities I'd want to meet are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; they seem cool and I had a major crush on Prince Harry when he was 12 (and I was 13).
ETA: IUI this cycle
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023
@acleverusername I am doing pretty well after a rough few weeks. Things are still weighing on my mind, for sure, but I'm not letting it consume me anymore, which is very freeing. And yes, the construction does help keep my mind off of a lot of things, like TTC
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.
@keikilove YAY friend for starting your ER cycle (again)!!! That's SO exciting!! I have such a good feeling about this one. Goodbyyeeee negativity, ain't nobody got time for that. Question for you - do you remember what gauge needle you used for your PIO? Curious if maybe it's because the mixing needle is just smaller already, which is why I don't need to switch it. It looks massive compared to the tiny little needles I used for stims but it's actually only 22g x 1 1/2".
Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS, MFI
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): FET!
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET is a week from today!!
How are things going?: It's sounding like it's probably not going to be my own RE who is doing my transfer again because of timing (if y'all remember what a nightmare that has been) but I think it's ok. I really liked the RE who did the last one, she was very gentle and so encouraging. I'm on day 15 of estrace and I finally feel like maybe I'm less psychotic, but you'd have to ask MH if that's really true). Starting progesterone (suppositories and PIO) on Sunday. My mom got me a pineapple shirt and had a custom pineapple mask made for me for good luck, which is ironic because I'm allergic to pineapple and I had to explain to her why it's lucky, etc etc, but it's adorable and I love it. MH has one too.
Any questions?: I don't think so!
GTKY: Have you met any celebrities? If so, who? And if not, who would you like to meet? I met Justin Trudeau at a speaking engagement (we picked him up from the airport) in 2004, long before he was in politics but he was still well known because of his family. It was only a day or two after he got engaged, so we were amongst the first to know before the media caught wind of it. Have met George Takei on a number of occasions and he was nice, but his husband Brad is my favourite. Lawrence Gowan (Styx) is a friend of a friend and is genuinely the nicest guy, and having been to a few of his rehearsals I can safely say he is without a doubt the most talented musician I've ever met. He took requests from the crew during one of his sound checks and it was epic. David Suzuki was an asshole. So was Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies).
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
Haha, I definitely laugh about my grandmother's matchmaking now. Any time she saw a "nice Ukrainian boy" she went for it, either for me or for my older cousin (depended on the age of the guy). It got worse in high school and college when two of my cousins married brothers and their youngest brother was close to my age, there were several years there with gentle prodding on both sides for us to get together (spoiler alert: we didn't, though we remain close with that family).
@acleverusername Totally feel you on struggling with the "unexplained" diagnosis. Even though my MFM said that she doesn't think the clotting disorder they found caused the miscarriage, I'm just telling myself that it did for my own sanity. I hope you find a good psychologist who can help you work through it.
Had a crazy, somewhat upsetting, dream last night. I think it has to do with TTC nerves. *TW* Previous pregnancy/loss mentioned:
@acleverusername no to the endo question; it's hard for them to non-invasively know what the endo situation is. They discovered it by accident last time because I had an unrelated surgery on my uterus. They burned it all away, but that was several years ago. Are you doing an IUI as well? I can very much relate to the "unexplained" diagnosis. There's a bunch of labels that may or may not fit me, but they don't really know with me, either. And I'm a control freak, so the not knowing and not being able to fix it makes me crazy. I like to make lists of lists I need to make. I don't like things that are un-listable. All that to say, fx the clomid is working its magic on you!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@kiki047 what is the significance of the pineapple🍍?
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023
@kiki047 aaahhh the FET is so close!! I love that your mom got you the pineapple shirt and mask. So awesome!
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
Wow this thread is busy, I love how much support there is here but it also makes me so sad there are so many of us fighting this battle. Big Hump Day hugs ladies.
@inthewoods23 Hope you continue to get good test results but even more so that this is your cycle so none of it matters anyway!
@kpearse99 So exciting that the construction is moving along so quickly, that never seems to be the case. I hope your hamstring lets up on you, that sounds so frustrating. Love your list of celebs!
@misshelen86 Yay for getting started with IVF. Sorry that YH’s family doesn’t totally get it, I think most people who haven’t personally experienced it really can’t relate and don’t know what to say.
@akoros So sorry about your recent loss and the awful dream. I wouldn’t rush into trying again until you are sure you are ready. Take whatever time you need.
@keikilove Yayayay for your upcoming ER. I love your focus on positivity, there is way too much negativity everywhere right now and it is so hard to avoid, so good for you for proactively doing so. And I love that you used to party with all the celebs! The Estrace just seems to make me super sleepy and lethargic and kind of dizzy for some reason, I have been sleeping like 9 hours a night and still feel tired – either that or my body is just finally catching up to not getting enough sleep all spring/summer.
@bluejeanbabi05 Everything crossed for your IUI!
@ramzlau I’m so sorry about the BFN. I hope your insurance coverage is good for IVF or even better that you won’t need it because you will be KU before then.
@acleverusername Sorry you are struggling with the “unexplained” label. I can see why that would be super frustrating since I always want to “fix” things, and it sucks when there is nothing obvious to fix. I really hope this IUI cycle is the one!
@kiki047 Eeek your FET is so soon, so exciting! Love all the pineapple stuff, I bought myself a lucky pineapple shirt too. Keeping everything crossed for you for next week.
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023
I am definitely not one of those to enjoy travel on my own to unknown places. I'd rather have someone along with me lol.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!