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What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? December 2012

What are your plans for this cycle? If we didn't catch the egg this cycle, we will do another 100mg of Clomid and have DH get a SA.

How is your attitude/outlook? Very, very positive. I had a really sweet dream last night about us having a boy.

What have you struggled with most this week? Not symptom spotting. I keep reminding myself it is too early to worry if this twinge means I'm pregnant, haha!

What is your diagnosis? PCOS

What is your favorite thing to do on date night? We haven't had one of this in a long time, but I like going out to eat and actually looking at each other while we talk.

@Mrs. Polish: I feel like I'm not getting any quality time with my DH either.

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? since september 2011

What are your plans for this cycle? we're doing a FET - looking to transfer around june 14-ish

How is your attitude/outlook? okay - this cycle has been so different from the fresh cycle, where it almost feels like we're not doing anything, so its been a nice "break"

What have you struggled with most this week? not IF related, but work has been slammed - just busy - and DH is take a promotion test this weekend (he's a police officer) and that has both of us stressed with all of the studying

What is your diagnosis? severe MF (low count)

What is your favorite thing to do on date night? order in take out and watch movies while snuggling on the couch - nothing fancy, lots of sweatpants

@mrs. polish: LOL about "commenting" a lot. Watching movies at home seems like the perfect solution.

@thereeldeal: Yay to having a sweet dream about a baby boy! What a wonderful way to start the day.

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?
Since April 2012

What are your plans for this cycle?
Doing a monitored cycle, not really supposed to try but...

How is your attitude/outlook?
Somewhat hopeful, though I try not to get my hopes up too much!

What have you struggled with most this week?
NIFR-trying to get the home ready for our 4th appraisal since we moved in less than 2 years ago!

What is your diagnosis?
DOR, endo, low progesterone, hypothyroid

What is your favorite thing to do on date night?
Finding a restaurant that we haven't been to before and having a civilized meal that doesn't involve having the TV on. This doesn't happen often because we're so comfortable at home and especially now that we live in the suburbs!

@leialou: That sounds so painful!! So sorry to hear that the cramps get that bad for you! When it gets this bad, how long does it go for?

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC?
Since March '12

What are your plans for this cycle?
Herbs from my naturopath

How is your attitude/outlook?
Good at the moment.

What have you struggled with most this week?
Trying not to symptom spot and test early. I'm at 10dpo today and told myself I can't test until tomorrow since its the last day of May.

What is your diagnosis?
MTHFR, Hashimoto's, had a blocked tube

What is your favorite thing to do on date night?
Once a month there is an "art walk" in our area, meaning that all the galleries in that neighborhood are open late and are free for walking through. Afterwards, we go out to dinner. Sadly, we don't go as often as I'd like, but now that the weather is nicer we'll try to go more often.

@TheSwissWifeStyle: Where do you live??

@Mrs.Someone: I forgot to thank you for the link to the MTHFR site you posted awhile back. Very helpful info. My doctor wants me to take FABB and also a prescription prenatal with Quatrefolic.

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Since December 2011
What are your plans for this cycle? In TWW of IVF #2 (on the heels of a failed IVF #1 and failed frozen transfer).
How is your attitude/outlook? Discouraged. I have become a "complicated" IVF patient when just a few months ago my doctor thought I would be straightforward due to my good egg reserve and ability to produce quality embryos.
What have you struggled with most this week? Finding out that our two blastocysts we transferred weren't good quality.
What is your diagnosis? Endometriosis, high prolactin, MTHFR
What is your favorite thing to do on date night? Typically, I am content to just watch movies at home and make dinner. If we go out, I like the movies or some silly activity like bowling or mini golf.

@raintreebee: Glad it helps! There is a TON of info on that site, really too much probably. I'd also recommend seeing a naturopath about it if you still have issues, they are often more knowledgeable about MTHFR than normal docs.

Also, not sure if it will make you feel a little more hopeful, but the first I heard of MTHFR was by reading Mrs. Hide & Seek's story (she has 2 healthy kids now).

There was an article in Time on IVF and especially mini-IVF that I thought I'd share since it came up in another thread:
http://healthland.time.com/2013/05/30/frontiers-of-fertility/

Although they mention some interesting advances, I think there are some errors in the article...like egg retrieval is not done laparoscopically! And their wording about the tax deduction seems misleading. You don't deduct 10% of your income, you deduct your whatever expenses you have beyond 10% of your income.

@spaniellove: Interesting article. I'd heard of mini-IVF only a few weeks ago and I'm interested to read that guy's research. As for the errors and misleading details, let's hope they edit the story and get it right! On a positive note, I appreciate how they acknowledge the emotional toll IF takes.

@thereeldeal: That must be so frustrating! I hope you get those results ASAP. Around what time do they usually call by?

It was a letdown Wednesday when the nurse said my follicle was growing too slowly, but I proved them wrong! Today it was 21mm so it grew 6mm in 2 days without any meds! Tomorrow I go back to see if it releases on its own.

@thereeldeal: Hope you get that call soon! Waiting for clinic results can be nervewracking.

@spaniellove: that's some serious growth!!

I'm going to call and leave a vm for the nurse, they are good at calling back.

@spaniellove: That's good growth, you're just doing TI this cycle right?

@just_ju: I'm sorry about your friend. Hope your appointment went well

@raintreebee: I'm sorry that this cycle hasn't been going the way you hoped. FX your embies stick

@Leialou: Definitely mention the pain to your doctor again, I always thought what I suffered through was "normal" and it certainly isn't

@Shutterbug: Any luck with the Clomid?

@PastaAndPotato: Wishing you the best of luck on your FET cycle. The 14th will be here in no time

@Mrs. Polish: Not getting enough time with DH is the worst, mine works shift and I have crazy hours sometimes so it seems like the only time we get together is when we are sleeping

@ineebee: How are you doing in the TWW?

@ineebee: I suck! Haha! I did so well with not symptom spotting until yesterday. Like you I'm having typical pre AF symptoms except I feel like there is a hot stone in my uterus. I broke down and POAS yesterday morning and today!!! Shameful!! I'm only 12 days post trigger and know very well I shouldn't have done that. I'm going to try and restrain myself and not test again until Thursday.

@ineebee: Haha! They were squinters, which only makes this worse. Thanks!!! Good luck on Friday! or Thurdsay if you test early

@thereeldeal: Sooo...how's everything this morning???

ETA Oops! I keep thinking it's Thursday! That is like the fourth time! I am too eager for this week to end. Sorry! Let us know what you find -tomorrow- morning!

Hi all - it's been a while since I've posted anything.

What cycle are you on/how long have you been TTC? Since Oct '11

What are your plans for this cycle? Am in the TWW for the 3rd IUI with clomid plus Ovidrel. I also need to take half a shot of Ovidrel on 7 dpo to help thicken my lining - if AF doesn't show up the 17th I am to call for a blood test

How is your attitude/outlook? It's been better this cycle - last cycle with my 2nd IUI, I knew it didn't work the moment the IUI was done. I am a little hopeful but part of me thinks it didn't work again.

What have you struggled with most this week? Trying very very very hard not to symptom spot. I am only about 5 dpo

What is your diagnosis? unexplained

What is your favorite thing to do on date night? I love going to a fancy restaurant (it rarely happens) and having great food and wine. We will just talk and laugh and just be in our little world. I love that

So, DH and I discussed and we decided that if this IUI doesn't work, we're going to pause on any further meds and treatments. While IUIs are not that expensive compared to IVF and other protocols, having them not work month after month does add up along with the Ovidrel shots I have to take. So, we may take the rest of the summer off since we have some trips planned that'll interfere with the timing of things and may resume our options in fall. We'll obviously still BD and use OPKs but I'll stop clomid (I hate those hot flashes!) and Ovidrel.

@ineebee: @TheReelDeal: Wishing you ladies luck this TWW