https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:10:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-740728 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:46:36 +0000 raintreebee 740728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PastaAndPotato: Thinking of you! Friday will be here soon (but not soon enough). Are you going to POAS again beforehand? Don't give a second thought to that earlier BFN. Way too early.</p> <p>I am trying to visualize what you said about a baby being at the end of this. It is helping me get through this FET cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-740720 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:41:09 +0000 raintreebee 740720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: yay! Congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-740420 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:32:29 +0000 Shutterbug 740420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: Thanks for the info!<br /> @mrs.halfsie: I'm on 50mcg Levothyroxine. I've had zero side effects, and it took my TSH from 3.5 to 2.12 at my last test.</p> <p>So I had my follow up with the RE today. He said everything looks normal, even DH's "3%" morphology. He said that their lab is extra strict in what the consider a "normal" sperm, so by their standards, 2% is the cutoff for normal.</p> <p>He gave us four options - keep trying for up to 4 more months untreated, Clomid and timed intercourse, Clomid and IUI, or IVF. He said IVF would be a very aggressive step for us at this point, and I agree. I took an RX for Clomid (50mg) with the plan that we'll use that next cycle, and between now and then we'll decide whether to do IUI or TI. Overall I'm happy that he thinks everything is normal, but I'm not thrilled with being labeled "unexplained infertility" either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-740214 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:46:04 +0000 Mrs.Someone 740214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.halfsie: That sounds good! Glad to hear you're feeling more hopeful :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-740175 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:32:52 +0000 mrs.halfsie 740175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.someone: Thankfully everything else looked good. Like I said, negative on the Hashi's and negative on MTHFR too. She also ran a test on my CRP levels, just to check inflammation since I was diagnosed gluten intolerant, and that came back fine. Definitely feeling more hopeful :) Glad to know you didn't have any side effects with Levothyroxin! I'll only be taking 25mg to start and we'll do any adjusting next month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-740064 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:05:36 +0000 Mrs.Someone 740064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.halfsie: I was on Levothyroxin for a while (50mg) and it got my levels down a bit. I think with the Hashimoto's my case is a bit different though. No side effects at all too. Did anything else come back as an issue? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-739977 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:42:28 +0000 mrs.halfsie 739977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, my TSH levels were up from my last test to 2.78! I am going on thyroid replacement medication. I tested negative for Hashimoto's, so I'm going on Levothyroxin. Anyone know anything about that drug? I'm on the smallest dosage possible and we'll retest in 5 weeks. </p> <p>@shutterbug: The ND @mrs.someone is referring to has been so great! She has been awesome working with me to get tests done from across the country and is very motivated to pinpoint the problem and find a solution. She sent me to get several tests done after out initial consultation and I got a lot of answers. Her clinic does not take insurance for phone consultations though, so I had to pay out of pocket, but her prices are reasonable and it has been worth every penny so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/3#post-739647 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:05:11 +0000 Mrs.Someone 739647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: You should definitely be between 1 and 2 for fertility, but I'm not sure selenium would do that. I'm on it because I have Hashimoto's, though I have read it is for improving thyroid function. I can't really comment on whether or not you should be taking it, and I doubt an RE would recommend it since its not a drug. Maybe look around for a naturopath? I'd be happy to give you the contact info of mine if you want, shes been giving Mrs. Halfsie phone consults. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739616 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:56:06 +0000 Shutterbug 739616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: I'm curious about the selenium for thyroid? I'm on synthroid and my RE said I was ok at 2.12 TSH, although I thought it was supposed to be UNDER 2. I have my DH taking selenium for his sperm... should I be taking it too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739546 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:33:18 +0000 Mrs.Someone 739546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Geez, as if you need more things to deal with. I doubt the TSH levels would've changed that quickly. AWas the hair loss before or after the drugs? I never had any side effects of synthyroid, but I had heard better things of Armour (natural thyroid, comes from pigs) because it also includes T3. Maybe ask about that if it continues to bother your stomach? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739485 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:16:33 +0000 spaniellove 739485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: It was taken probably a week after I got pregnant...and not long after my IVF cycle so there was also that mess (I was on relatively high doses of stim meds and tons of progesterone/estrogen support). They put me on 50mg/day which upsets my stomach; hopefully that goes away? I'd love for my hair to stop falling out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739458 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:07:07 +0000 Mrs.Someone 739458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: With that much fluctuation you should ask to be checked for Hashimoto's... I read that something like 90% of hypothyroidism is actually Hashi's. Though was the TSH level taken while you were pregnant? That could be the cause of it going up too. How much synthyroid did they put you on? I did pretty well at 50mg, but was later given a higher relative dose by my ND (a different drug). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739434 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:02:43 +0000 spaniellove 739434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: Seriously...all I can hope is that it gets better soon. I remember last fall it was at 1.5 so maybe this is temporary and easily adjusted with the meds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739393 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:55:25 +0000 Mrs.Someone 739393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Sorry, but WTF. So irresponsible of the doc :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739363 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:49:38 +0000 spaniellove 739363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: I just started it this week :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739360 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:49:12 +0000 Mrs.Someone 739360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Yikes, thats high! Has it gotten down to a better level post treatment? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739343 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:44:48 +0000 spaniellove 739343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: @mrs.halfsie: I'm wishing my RE hadn't waited weeks to tell me my TSH was 3.5 and he wanted me to start Synthroid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739211 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:11:16 +0000 mrs.halfsie 739211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.someone: I get a call from the doctor today about what the treatment plan will be. Yikes! I didn't know 2.5 was the miscarriage level! Makes sense though, since last month I had a chemical pregnancy, and several months of not POAS I had the same type of experience. Crossing my fingers that this is the problem! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739134 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:56:13 +0000 Mrs.Someone 739134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.halfsie: Good thing you have a doc that noticed it finally! My OB ignored my high-ish thyroid levels for a while too (2.2 and fluctuating a lot). When I was told that 2.5+ was miscarriage level, I realized it was time to switch. Do you have a plan to treat it? I'm on Armour Thyroid (a natural form that some people react better to), plus selenium. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-739075 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:39:24 +0000 mrs.halfsie 739075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry everyone for being super late this time! Life has been crazy, and I took advantage of not having to think about ttc for a while - I think you all understand wanting to clear your head of it all once in a while. It was great reading through the updates :)</p> <p>What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? I've lost count. Cycle 14-15?</p> <p>What are your plans for this cycle? I get a call from the doctor today about my thyroid levels. All my previous doctors have never mentioned it as a problem, but my last test I was 2.6 and my current doc wants it down between 1 and 2. A little frustrated that this could have been taken care of ages ago! </p> <p>How is your attitude/outlook? Indifferent, for now. Lots going on to keep my mind busy and if I can not think about ttc for a while, I think that will be good for my sanity.</p> <p>What have you struggled with most this week? Feeling like I'm the only one that is struggling. No one else irl seems like they have any problems, and if they do, they seem like small potatoes in comparison to what I'm dealing with. I know that is a ridiculously shallow and selfish view of the world, but sometimes it's hard to deal.</p> <p>What is your diagnosis? None yet.</p> <p>What is one good thing that has come from IF? I think it has made me more grateful for the blessings I do have in my life. Although it's hard, I've been making more of an effort to appreciate the good things, and not let the bad in my life spoil the good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-737744 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:18:08 +0000 Mrs. Polish 737744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: ahhh! Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-737683 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:49:33 +0000 ineebee 737683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastaandpotato: Beautiful! :) I love to hear how the journey through IF strengthens marriages. And I'm sure Friday can't come fast enough! Here's to a lightning quick next three days and a positive beta!! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-737274 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:40:51 +0000 PastaAndPotato 737274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: how is everything going in boston now? is it settling back down?<br /> @ineebee: hoping he's right, too!<br /> @mrsmate: congrats girl!!!<br /> @mrswin: i'm so sorry about the negative beta :(</p> <p>What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? about 18 months</p> <p>What are your plans for this cycle? just completed 1st IVF, and waiting for results - beta on friday!!!</p> <p>How is your attitude/outlook? it probably could be better - i made the mistake of testing with a HPT stupidly early, and now i'm disappointed it wasn't immediately a glaring positive with flashing lights around it (bad choices in the early hours of the morning haha) still trying to keep optimistic and hoping for those little embryos to stick</p> <p>What have you struggled with most this week? patience. i have none, and i'm ready to just know already </p> <p>What is your diagnosis? severe MF</p> <p>What is one good thing that has come from IF? i think its made me appreciate DH and how strong we are being for each other. also, it has made me appreciate all of the things that i do have in my life, and knowing that there will hopefully be a baby at the end of this makes me realize that we are already on the road to being great parents by taking this journey to have a little one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-736307 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:20:47 +0000 MK0180 736307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: Indeed there are!! Good luck to you too this cycle :) Fingers and toes are crossed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-735878 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:00:38 +0000 just_ju 735878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E2 update - the results are visible on my chart online, but I haven't talked to RE yet. I was hoping to see an increase, but instead it's even lower than before, coming in at only 50 on CD16. I'll probably be getting a call later this morning to cancel this cycle. I'm so frustrated. I have a few questions for my RE about what to do next. Anyone else with low E2? Any ideas on what can be done to help? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-735495 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:47:33 +0000 mrswin 735495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@just_ju: Welcome, hope you don't have to be here long!</p> <p>@Apex: Thanks for asking about me. I had my beta yesterday.... it was negative :( </p> <p>@mrsmate: Congrats! FX for a happy and healthy nine months :)</p> <p>@kentuckygirl: Hope this is your last cycle having to take BC and can get back to trying again soon. Do they have any idea why it is taking the cyst so long to go away?</p> <p>@ineebee: Good luck with the TWW, hope it flies by for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-735352 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:30:35 +0000 ineebee 735352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mk0180: There are a good number of us on IUI #2 here (including me)! You are in good company. :) Good luck on this cycle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-734869 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:11:13 +0000 kentuckygirl 734869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: yay!!! Congratulations!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-734824 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:56:59 +0000 Shutterbug 734824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: ahhh congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-418/page/2#post-734802 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:50:40 +0000 MK0180 734802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: Huge congrats!!!!! :)</p> <p>What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Trying since Oct '11, Cycle 17<br /> What are your plans for this cycle? Starting on Clomid today. AF came on Saturday. If all goes well, we'll be doing our 2nd IUI :)<br /> How is your attitude/outlook? Pretty good. Glad that this cycle is finally here<br /> What have you struggled with most this week? Coming to terms that there is now no way I will have a baby before I turn 34. Also, the stress of moving AND living with MIL until she moves to Cali in June. Not really sure how this is going to go....<br /> What is your diagnosis? unexplained<br /> What is one good thing that has come from IF? DH has surprised me by being more hands on than I thought he would be. Everything that we have gone through he has been 100% accepting/on board/supportive. I also echo a lot of what others have said regarding not taking things for granted anymore and also being more sympathetic to others who are struggling - maybe not thru infertility but other curve balls that life tends to throw. </p> <p>Good luck to all of you in whatever stage you may be in this journey :) I hope and pray that no matter what path we take or have to take results in the same outcome </p>