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Clomid/other meds:
@ChuckNorris
@IneebeeIUI:
@Kentuckygirl – 17th cycle TTC – cysts/on BC before starting 3rd IUI, Menopur, estrogen patch, progesterone, acupuncture.
@Sweetooth - TTC since 7/11, unexplained infertility, uterine fibroid removed in fall via hysteroscopy, Clomid with two failed IUIs, currently in TWW of 3rd IUI with Bravelle
@Bluestriped Bee
@Alie - 15th month TTC, waiting for 3rd Clomid cycle to be over to start 1st IUI/Letrozole cycle.IVF/ICSI/FET:
@Raintreebee: First IVF cycle in March. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs. Diagnoses=endometriosis.
@Derevival: Failed first IVF antagonist protocol in Feb 2013, waiting to start FET in April (hopefully)
@Leialou
@justdarling - waiting to start 1st round of IVF in July. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs.Other/TBD:
@Shutterbug - TTC since 4/12, mild hypothyroid, low progesterone, short LP, first RE appt was yesterday - BW, U/S and HSG & SA planned for next cycle
@Mrs.Someone: TTC since 3/12, m/c 12/12. Recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and compound heterozygous MTHFR. Seeing a naturopath and acupuncturist (for herbs only this month).
@Mrs.VW
@MK0180 - TTC since 10/11, ectopic 01/13 from first IUI + Clomid. In the midst of first cycle post surgery. Natural cycle this month (still TTC) then off to clomid + IUI again in April
@Mrs.Halfsie
@Suzimo-hoping to start clomid this cycle, will try for a few months and then onto RE.
@Spaniellove - TTC since 4/12, currently waiting to see new DOR-friendly RE (the famed Dr. Check), tried: IUI w/ injectibles and IVF (antagonist) = both BFN. Low AFC (5) and AMH (0.25).Congratulations Graduates:)
@Grace, @Trailmix, @Greenthumb, @Marionberry, @Ladybee, @MrsCB -
@spaniellove: your post about feeling blah also resonated with me this week. i feel like the meds and the stress of it all have taken a toll on me physically and was looking in the mirror the other night barely able to recognize myself. probably doesn't help that my sleeping has completely fallen apart in anticipation of ivf. so i took a similar approach you did and put some effort into it. straightened my hair, makeup, etc. here's to hoping it's all in our heads.
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@raintreebee: Congrats on the lake house! And yay for awesome husbands
I hope that IVF #1 is your only one and you're baby proofing that house before you know it.And as for high maintenance, I think this insanity makes us all turn into high maintenance crazies just trying to stay on top of our medical stats! Lots of luck to you
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@sweetooth: thanks, sweetooth. luck to you too!
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@raintreebee: 18 follies, that's fabulous! Hopefully your reaction to the meds will tone down and you won't feel this way the whole time you're stimming. Don't worry at all about how you look during IVF and just make yourself comfortable...actually make sure your DH takes good care of you! The lake house sounds like a wonderful thing to have him working on!
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@raintreebee: I agree. I have the blahs too. I think we need a ME day to be selfish and pamper ourselves
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@spaniellove: i am hoping that i acclimate soon too. i did leave school early today to come home and work in sweat pants. one of the perks of academia.
@derevival: totally agree. so sorry to hear about your bfn, but heartened to see you might have another shot soon with your frosties.
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love this idea - throwing in an update:
Clomid/other meds:
@ChuckNorris
@IneebeeIUI:
@Kentuckygirl – 17th cycle TTC – cysts/on BC before starting 3rd IUI, Menopur, estrogen patch, progesterone, acupuncture.
@Sweetooth - TTC since 7/11, unexplained infertility, uterine fibroid removed in fall via hysteroscopy, Clomid with two failed IUIs, currently in TWW of 3rd IUI with Bravelle
@Bluestriped Bee
@Alie - 15th month TTC, waiting for 3rd Clomid cycle to be over to start 1st IUI/Letrozole cycle.IVF/ICSI/FET:
@Raintreebee: First IVF cycle in March. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs. Diagnoses=endometriosis.
@Derevival: Failed first IVF antagonist protocol in Feb 2013, waiting to start FET in April (hopefully)
@Leialou
@justdarling - waiting to start 1st round of IVF in July. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs.
@pastaandpotato - starting 1st round of IVF this month - TTC for 18 mo.Other/TBD:
@Shutterbug - TTC since 4/12, mild hypothyroid, low progesterone, short LP, first RE appt was yesterday - BW, U/S and HSG & SA planned for next cycle
@Mrs.Someone: TTC since 3/12, m/c 12/12. Recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and compound heterozygous MTHFR. Seeing a naturopath and acupuncturist (for herbs only this month).
@Mrs.VW
@MK0180 - TTC since 10/11, ectopic 01/13 from first IUI + Clomid. In the midst of first cycle post surgery. Natural cycle this month (still TTC) then off to clomid + IUI again in April
@Mrs.Halfsie
@Suzimo-hoping to start clomid this cycle, will try for a few months and then onto RE.
@Spaniellove - TTC since 4/12, currently waiting to see new DOR-friendly RE (the famed Dr. Check), tried: IUI w/ injectibles and IVF (antagonist) = both BFN. Low AFC (5) and AMH (0.25).Congratulations Graduates
@Grace, @Trailmix, @Greenthumb, @Marionberry, @Ladybee, @MrsCB -
ok ladies, i was MY best advocate...and i spoke with my OB yesterday and after some back and forth she told me she would speak with the in-house infertility specialist at my Kaiser...i just got a call from Kaiser to schedule an over the phone appointment with her first thing Monday morning...ahhh...i dont want to get my hopes up, but at least it is one step closer...
should i make sure to ask anything special??
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Clomid/other meds:
@ChuckNorris
@IneebeeIUI:
@Kentuckygirl – 17th cycle TTC – cysts/on BC before starting 3rd IUI, Menopur, estrogen patch, progesterone, acupuncture.
@Sweetooth - TTC since 7/11, unexplained infertility, uterine fibroid removed in fall via hysteroscopy, Clomid with two failed IUIs, currently in TWW of 3rd IUI with Bravelle
@Bluestriped Bee
@Alie - 15th month TTC, waiting for 3rd Clomid cycle to be over to start 1st IUI/Letrozole cycle.IVF/ICSI/FET:
@Raintreebee: First IVF cycle in March. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs. Diagnoses=endometriosis.
@Derevival: Failed first IVF antagonist protocol in Feb 2013, waiting to start FET in April (hopefully)
@Leialou
@justdarling - waiting to start 1st round of IVF in July. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs.
@pastaandpotato - starting 1st round of IVF this month - TTC for 18 mo.Other/TBD:
@Shutterbug - TTC since 4/12, mild hypothyroid, low progesterone, short LP, first RE appt was yesterday - BW, U/S and HSG & SA planned for next cycle
@Mrs.Someone: TTC since 3/12, m/c 12/12. Recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and compound heterozygous MTHFR. Seeing a naturopath and acupuncturist (for herbs only this month).
@Mrs.VW
@MK0180 - TTC since 10/11, ectopic 01/13 from first IUI + Clomid. In the midst of first cycle post surgery. Natural cycle this month (still TTC) then off to clomid + IUI again in April
@Mrs.Halfsie - continuing to try to conceive naturally until this summer. Gluten-intolerant, vit. D deficient. Got all tests done w/ RE, minus HSG - everything looks good. Currently seeing ND.
@Suzimo-hoping to start clomid this cycle, will try for a few months and then onto RE.
@Spaniellove - TTC since 4/12, currently waiting to see new DOR-friendly RE (the famed Dr. Check), tried: IUI w/ injectibles and IVF (antagonist) = both BFN. Low AFC (5) and AMH (0.25).Congratulations Graduates
@Grace, @Trailmix, @Greenthumb, @Marionberry, @Ladybee, @MrsCB -
After picking up my records today (all $62 worth), I read through them and was glad I went through all the trouble. Strangely there was nothing about my actual treatments or follicles, but I did get to see all my other numbers which was helpful.
And I got to see what our actual diagnosis was - secondary infertility due to DOR and male factor. Every part of that stung. Now I know why every doctor in the practice asked us about our child at home the first time they saw us...they assumed the secondary part meant we'd already had a baby.
And in the ART summary, they confirmed what I suspected. No one wanted to discuss it with me, but I guessed from seeing the photo of the embryos that they weren't going to make it to day 5.
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@spaniellove: I'm sorry, but what is 'secondary infertility due to DOR?'
It really does reinforce that you made a great move to leave them. Everything should be open and discussed. I probably don't ask enough questions, but it is hard to know where to even start. Do you feel better looking at everything? It cost money to get your paperwork??
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@derevival: secondary = have been pregnant before, although often secondary infertility is for folks who are TTC a second or third child. And DOR = diminished ovarian reserve, generally high FSH (though mine is not so high), low AMH, low antral follicle count.
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@spaniellove: That must be infuriating that they didn't discuss everything with you! It almost seems as if they didn't really want to help you
Glad you're making the switch!As for me, apparently I can still be excited for others' babies! My SIL is being induced tomorrow with our first nephew
Unfortunately, they live very far away and we're not sure when we'll be able to go visit...
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@spaniellove: That is good that you had to get copies of your records...it gave you the information you'd longed for. I can't believe they never really said those things to you, but I also know how doctors work (working in a hospital) so it's also what I would expect. I really hope you do better with your new RE. And the secondary stuff doesn't really make sense to me given the MC before. I mean that one obviously had an issue too.
@mrscastro: Just tell her EVERYTHING (no detail is too small) and if you have a question, certainly ask it! Ask her the process she'd recommend and what issues she thinks you may be having. Ask her about next steps procedurally too.
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Clomid/other meds:
@ChuckNorris
@IneebeeIUI:
@Kentuckygirl – 17th cycle TTC – cysts/on BC before starting 3rd IUI, Menopur, estrogen patch, progesterone, acupuncture.
@Sweetooth - TTC since 7/11, unexplained infertility, uterine fibroid removed in fall via hysteroscopy, Clomid with two failed IUIs, currently in TWW of 3rd IUI with Bravelle
@Bluestriped Bee
@Alie - 15th month TTC, waiting for 3rd Clomid cycle to be over to start 1st IUI/Letrozole cycle.IVF/ICSI/FET:
@Raintreebee: First IVF cycle in March. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs. Diagnoses=endometriosis.
@Derevival: Failed first IVF antagonist protocol in Feb 2013, waiting to start FET in April (hopefully)
@Leialou
@justdarling - waiting to start 1st round of IVF in July. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs.
@pastaandpotato - starting 1st round of IVF this month - TTC for 18 mo.Other/TBD:
@Shutterbug - TTC since 4/12, mild hypothyroid, low progesterone, short LP, first RE appt was yesterday - BW, U/S and HSG & SA planned for next cycle
@Mrs.Someone: TTC since 3/12, m/c 12/12. Recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and compound heterozygous MTHFR. Seeing a naturopath and acupuncturist (for herbs only this month).
@Mrs.VW
@MK0180 - TTC since 10/11, ectopic 01/13 from first IUI + Clomid. In the midst of first cycle post surgery. Natural cycle this month (still TTC) then off to clomid + IUI again in April
@Mrs.Halfsie - continuing to try to conceive naturally until this summer. Gluten-intolerant, vit. D deficient. Got all tests done w/ RE, minus HSG - everything looks good. Currently seeing ND.
@Suzimo-hoping to start clomid this cycle, will try for a few months and then onto RE.
@Spaniellove - TTC since 4/12, currently waiting to see new DOR-friendly RE (the famed Dr. Check), tried: IUI w/ injectibles and IVF (antagonist) = both BFN. Low AFC (5) and AMH (0.25).
@BB@TheSwissWifeStyle - TTC since Dec. 2011, one MC 4/12. All tests good so far (HSG, blood tests, multiple scans) On a monitored cycle right now, also doing acupuncture and herbs.
@BluestripedBee - TTC since 11/2010, with a couple of TTC breaks, Technically 11th cycle, 2 unsuccessful IUI, 2 cancelled IUIs, Femera 2.5 mg, acupuncture, DH -history of low morphology, Me- all tests are normal.Congratulations Graduates
@Grace, @Trailmix, @Greenthumb, @Marionberry, @Ladybee, @MrsCB -
@BB@TheSwissWifeStyle: Can you edit your post with my update?
-TTC since 11/2010, with a couple of TTC breaks, Technically 11th cycle, 2 unsuccessful IUI, 2 cancelled IUIs, Femera 2.5 mg, acupuncture, DH -history of low morphology, Me- all tests are normal.
Thank you!
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@spaniellove: Oh, wow. I'm sorry they didn't discuss all of that with you.
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@MrsCastro: I'm horrible at asking questions so I can't help you but I do want to say I'm glad you are seeing someone on Monday! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!
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@bluestriped bee: There ya go! question for you...what was your DH's Morph? My DH's morph was 4% normal. My original ObGyn said this was "low." But my new doc (fertility specialist) said this is nothing to worry about. So I dunno what to think!
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@spaniellove: I'm glad you got your hands on those records. My doctor is still leaving me in the dark about the details of my work, but I just had my forms forwarded to my ND.
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AF showed up with fury last night. More than made up for the one day of hope I had that it might be my turn for a BFP. On to the next cycle. This will be my first using a ClearBlue Fertility Monitor, hopefully it'll take the guess work out of those ridiculous little opk's!
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I love the summaries! So much easier to root for you ladies when it's all in the same spot like that. It's very exciting to see all the progress each of you are making to figure out what's going on. I have high hopes for 2013!!!!!
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@spaniellove: is there any way to get your hands on the details of your protocol and responses? It seems like your new re will really want to see this to determine what went wrong and where to go . If they dont have that info, which would be negligent, maybe you can reconstruct as much as possible? Glad you are switching.
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@BB@TheSwissWifeStyle: the new WHO criteria is 4% strict morph. Many doctors and labs aren't aware of the change. It used to be much higher before last year. My husband's varies from 5% to 10%, but my RE is convinced that has nothing to do with our problems. It's all on me, in other words. :).
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@raintreebee: so 4 percent is bad? He's going back this week to do another S.A., and he's been taking extra amino acids and stuff, so hopefully we'll get a better number...
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@BB@TheSwissWifeStyle: I think he's right at the cutoff line and that's why your doctor isn't too concerned. Your OB was probably thinking of the older criteria of 14%. Many doctors think morph doesn't matters much as long as the other #s are good. I think another SA would be a good idea since there is a lot of variability. But from what I've read and heard, 4-5% might slow you down but it doesn't mean you'll never have a baby.
I would trust your RE on this one. S/he is more up to date than your OB.
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@BB@TheSwissWifeStyle: Thank you for adding me.
My DH had a 4% morphology and they said that was abnormal.Although, since we've done IUI where they process his sperm before the IUI, his numbers are usually great. I heard IUIs really helps with the male factor.
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Thanks ladies. Guess we'll see what the next SA brings, and also my CM tests from yesterday. Will be like a month til we get the results! Ugh.
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@raintreebee: Fortunately I kept detailed notes on my treatment cycles in a spreadsheet and DH went to every appointment and wrote down everything. So I have almost all the follicle sizes, lining measurements, and dosage notes. My guess about why that's missing is they don't want to give the info to another clinic…but I heard the other doctor doesn't care that much about records because he considers it all approaches that didn't work.
How are you feeling? When do you go in for your next monitoring appt?
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@spaniellove: Good job on recordkeeping! Thanks for checking up on me. I feel a ton better than the day after my first meds. Staying very hydrated and relaxed. So far, I have taken three nights of meds. I went in yesterday and everything looked good (still 18 follies) but still too early to see much development. I go in again tomorrow. Hoping to see the eggs waking up.
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@raintreebee: Hope everything is looking good!
I'm keeping those of you in the 2WW in my thoughts. Fingers crossed for you guys and hope you're feeling strong today.
This is like a break cycle for us, and it's nice to have my body in recovery although the weight is just not coming off! I'll take what I can and hope to get off the meds roller coaster soon.
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Hi ladies, sorry I haven't posted much since my IUI last week but work was absolutely nuts with a ton of client deadlines. My DH and I are at the airport on the way to our honeymoon, only a year and a half late! My beta is scheduled for the morning I get back so I will know if this cycle is successful. Good luck and hopefully there is good news on this board when I get back!
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@mrswin: Have fun!! That's the best way to get through the 2WW: take a vacation. I should do that next time. Can't wait to hear your results.
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I received this encouraging reminder from one of my IF Support Group members today and wanted to share it with you lovely ladies! Hope you are all having a good day!
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@Mrs. Win: What a greeaat way to spend your TWW! That timing worked out nicely, huh?
@kentuckygirl: Thank you for that reminder! Our TTC journey radically changed when DH learned about all things fertility related that I knew and shared in the excitement and disappointment with me, and I began to feel safe to express my feelings.
As for me, I'm updating my status: After 16 months TTC and an unsucessful Clomid + timed intercourse cycle, I am now officially on the IUI boat! I just had my first one this morning, and I'll be going in for my beta on April 2. They wanted it to be April 3, but that's the first day back from my students' spring break, and waiting for that phone call at work is the worst!!
And with that...
Clomid/other meds:
@ChuckNorrisIUI:
@Kentuckygirl – 17th cycle TTC – cysts/on BC before starting 3rd IUI, Menopur, estrogen patch, progesterone, acupuncture.
@Sweetooth - TTC since 7/11, unexplained infertility, uterine fibroid removed in fall via hysteroscopy, Clomid with two failed IUIs, currently in TWW of 3rd IUI with Bravelle
@Bluestriped Bee
@Alie - 15th month TTC, waiting for 3rd Clomid cycle to be over to start 1st IUI/Letrozole cycle.
@ineebee - 16th month TTC, first IUI + ClomidIVF/ICSI/FET:
@Raintreebee: First IVF cycle in March. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs. Diagnoses=endometriosis.
@Derevival: Failed first IVF antagonist protocol in Feb 2013, waiting to start FET in April (hopefully)
@Leialou
@justdarling - waiting to start 1st round of IVF in July. TTC for 15 months with 3 failed IUIs.
@pastaandpotato - starting 1st round of IVF this month - TTC for 18 mo.Other/TBD:
@Shutterbug - TTC since 4/12, mild hypothyroid, low progesterone, short LP, first RE appt was yesterday - BW, U/S and HSG & SA planned for next cycle
@Mrs.Someone: TTC since 3/12, m/c 12/12. Recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and compound heterozygous MTHFR. Seeing a naturopath and acupuncturist (for herbs only this month).
@Mrs.VW
@MK0180 - TTC since 10/11, ectopic 01/13 from first IUI + Clomid. In the midst of first cycle post surgery. Natural cycle this month (still TTC) then off to clomid + IUI again in April
@Mrs.Halfsie - continuing to try to conceive naturally until this summer. Gluten-intolerant, vit. D deficient. Got all tests done w/ RE, minus HSG - everything looks good. Currently seeing ND.
@Suzimo-hoping to start clomid this cycle, will try for a few months and then onto RE.
@Spaniellove - TTC since 4/12, currently waiting to see new DOR-friendly RE (the famed Dr. Check), tried: IUI w/ injectibles and IVF (antagonist) = both BFN. Low AFC (5) and AMH (0.25).
@BB@TheSwissWifeStyle - TTC since Dec. 2011, one MC 4/12. All tests good so far (HSG, blood tests, multiple scans) On a monitored cycle right now, also doing acupuncture and herbs.
@BluestripedBee - TTC since 11/2010, with a couple of TTC breaks, Technically 11th cycle, 2 unsuccessful IUI, 2 cancelled IUIs, Femera 2.5 mg, acupuncture, DH -history of low morphology, Me- all tests are normal.Congratulations Graduates
@Grace, @Trailmix, @Greenthumb, @Marionberry, @Ladybee, @MrsCB -
@kentuckygirl: Love it! Though I still think of myself more as "reproductively challenged" instead of infertile.
@ineebee: Yay, congrats on being in the TWW! Hoping for a lot of good news around here in early April.
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@mrswin: Wishing you the best for your beta!
@PastaAndPotato: Have you started your IVF cycle yet? I may have missed earlier posts.
@ineebee: Hope the two week wait flies by for you and brings you good tidings!I had a good appointment today. 17 follicles, 8 of which were over 11 mm. Doc thinks we are headed for the "sweet spot" of retrieving 10-15 (most likely 10-12). Fingers crossed that my body keeps on doing what its doing. Slightly upped the stims tonight and started the antagonist (which prevents premature ovulation). Looking like ER will be this weekend sometime.
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@raintreebee: i actually just started the lupron injections yesterday, thank you for checking-in! so far so good, the shots weren't nearly as hard to give as i was anticipating, so that was a pleasant surprise
that is so exciting that your ER is coming up and looking so promising! keeping my fingers crossed for you that everything stays the course and it goes well for you
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@ineebee: Best of luck on your first IUI!!!
Glad you're making the switch!
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