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@Kaohinani: so how'd the scan go
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@Sams Mom: So here is the dealio -
1) The largest present follicle is still around 15.8 which is not optimal BUT there is time for it grow (1-3 mm per day) before the ovum releases. (They "prefer" to see about an 18 mm follicle for optimal fertilization.). Today's tech (I adore her) and I are remaining positive that for an unmedicated cycle, there is still time and a chance for it to mature. Also, this has been my latest [unmedicated] OV in nearly a year! I am at CD12 and my BBT is still low and my OPKs are riding "high" and nearly pos. This longer time to OV has lead to ...
2) My lining looking FABULOUS this cycle at 10 mm. The RE requests a 7 mm for IUI or IVF so, 10 mm IS optimal for implantation. They are very hopeful that IF my follicle can get its act together, THIS cycle "could" look good for me, atleast, statistically speaking.
In order to verify where I am in my cycle and when I should return;3) I had to have blood drawn. At this time, it could not be determined whether or not I AM ovulatory or I am pre-ovulatory. There was not enough fluid in the ovary (surrounding the follicle or what "would be" the corpus luteum) to demonstrate ovulation. I should have the results at some point today.
4) I was directed to continue with the BD-ING. Oh, and the tech was more than happy to use the Pre-seed for my exam.
Overall, a 90% positive visit, so, I'll call it "good," and spend the day hoping and praying for amazing LH, estrogen, and progesterone numbers which allude to me being able to OV with an awesome eggie this cycle.
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@Sams Mom: Update -
I am pre-ovulatory and will be going back TOMORROW (9 am) for a scan and more labs.
Today's results:
LH - 26.5
Est - 42
Prog - 2.2The RE's only concern is that at 15-ish mm, the follicle is small and may be immature. A day or two may only afford 1-3 mm added growth (16-18 mm follicle) before fertilization [hypothetically] occurs which may not be enough for a successful BFP. π€·ββοΈ We will see.
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@Kaohinani: that's good news that your pre ovulatory at least! Keep us posted tomorrow morning! Grow follie grow!
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@Sams Mom: Good news. While my ovulatory period and follicle size may not be "optimal" this cycle, my medications (injectables) were approved for next cycle (unless something unforeseeable happens in the meantime)!!!!
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@Kaohinani: hell yeah! Injectables will help with your eggies doing their thing, and your saved extra appointments for IUI & the cost of IUI. π€π€π€
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@Kaohinani: all good news today! I love it!
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@yellowbeach: Thank you!
I concur.
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@Kaohinani: btw my RTR dress came today - π€ Hereβs hoping one of the two sizes fits!!!!
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@yellowbeach: π€π€π€
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@Kaohinani: hoping and praying with you!!
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@yellowbeach: just catching up...that RTR dress is GORGEOUS!! Wowza!
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@SweetCaroline: Thank you!
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@Sams Mom: bahaha with the dino!! DD insists on bringing her two newborn sized baby dolls with us every AM. We have to buckle them and everything. Friends have taken pictures of my parked car with a WTH text...
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So, Glow is now saying O is 1/14. Of course my cycle would get a bit wonky the closer we get to TTC...after being super regular for years. My scans are 1/18, that's when I might get the clearance to TTC. So...my guess is I am out for January. HOWEVER, I'll still be doing OPKs to confirm. On a positive note, all scans have been ordered, I'm pre-registered and insurance has authorized, so I'm a step further than where I feared I might be.
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@SweetCaroline: I'm glad you are making some headway. π€
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@Kaohinani: I'm so happy to hear your appointment went well and there are good chances for this time to work AND you have a plan in place for next cycles as well! All good news!
As for me, FF confirmed cd12 OV and I'm 3 dpo today. My new POAS date is 22.01. We hit O and hopefully it did the trick. I'll attach my chart below.
I had the weirdest dream tonight. I went to the US to visit a world-renowned fertility specialist. There was like a large group appointment. At first everyone went to see him separately and when he had had a few minutes with each of us, there was a large group session. The doctor was super rude and unpleasant, he treated me like a degenerate from Eastern Europe, I'm pretty sure he was certain that I didn't understand anything he said. Well I did and it wasn't nice.
The better part of the dream was the group session after. You were all there too! Special thanks to Kaohinani, who was very nice and friendly and chatty and made me feel welcome after the abysmal doctor's appointment. -
@paranundrum: I'm glad your dream improved by the end! Fingers crossed for you!
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@Kaohinani: good luck this morning!!
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@paranundrum: π€π€π€ fingers and everything crossed for you! And if course kaohinani would be the nice welcoming sort
@Kaohinani: update us on that follie if yours!
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@Paranundrum: Glad your OV was confirmed.
@SweetCaroline: @MrsKansas: @Sams Mom: @Yellowbeach:
Long-winded RE update time!β’ Yesterday I I OVed at CD12. Bloodwork has not come back yet to verify; however, I have fluid in the pouch of Douglas AND my BBT skyrocketed this morning (* chart affixed). The U/S showed the possibility that I OVed from BOTH sides π€·ββοΈ BUT both were smaller follicles (15 to 16-ish on Left on a possible 14 on the Right) so they may be immature and unable to fertilize, implant, or may contain chromosomal abnormalities. π€¦ββοΈ Out of the 20% chance that one can become pregnant each month, with immature follicles, it becomes 3% that it will fertilize, implant, AND be chromosomally sound ("normal").
β’ Plan for NEXT cycle IF I miss my 3% window to conceive THIS cycle:
- Call on CD 1 and take "injectables class"
- Scan and bloodwork CD3
- Begin Follistim AQ injections (nightly) on CD3
- U/S during cycle every 3 days then every other
- Ovidrel trigger shot for OV
- Planned Intercourse (or IUI dependent on growth of follicles)
- Crinone (Progesterone gel) - morning application after OV
- More U/S
- Potential Beta bloodworkSoooooooo, yeah, that is EVERYTHING I know for the moment (and now YOU ALL know it as well
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@Kaohinani: Iβm not sure whose 2WW will give me more anxiety, youβre or mine! π€£ no matter what happens this month, plan for next sounds solid. I think this monitored cycle was a good thing. All the monitoring without introducing any variables like meds.
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@yellowbeach: I concur! π€£ I think YOUR TWW will cause me nearly as much anxiety as my own as well! π€ͺπ€£ (#TeamYellowbeachBFP ALL the way! π€
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Wait until next month to begin getting anxious over mine because that is when the good stuff starts.* The RE's nurse just called with my Progesterone levels to verify OV. I went from 2.2 (yesterday) to 4.8 (today) which is representative of OV. With only 3% chance of successful conception this cycle, I will not be holding my breath. #HopefulButRealistic
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Page 6 Update - So I don't lose my place! π€¦ββοΈπ€£
12/31: YouBoots -
1/2: Blythe
1/3: Sam's Mom
1/12: Chereshae
1/15: Yellowbeach
1/24: Paranundrum
1/28: Kaohinani
1/29: SweetCaroline
TBD: Sam's Mom
Drop in BFP: Jessiemuller88 - Good luck, ladies!
β’ JessieMuller88 -
K, endocrinologist update for anyone following along.
They're scheduling a thyroid ultrasound to confirm goiter or cancer? I know thyroid cancer isn't scary like other cancer; they'll just kill it or take it π€·ββοΈ
He's running a full metabolic panel, FSH, LH, Prolactin, fT4, fT3, TSH, free & total testosterone.
We suspect possible testosterone issues causing egg issues, also maybe insulin resistance so might start metformin. Recommended to reduce or eliminate gluten, but I love the glutens
I did find out that his wife and him had to use IVF for their 2 kids 13 years ago. So I have someone that has been on the patient side of it, and it makes me feel better.
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@Sams Mom: I am sorry your news wasn't better, BUT I think ALL of this testing could be great as it will afford you definitive answers and provide you with guidance for effective care. With your thyroid issues corrected, the right hormonal therapy and the new meds for fertility, a BFP is within sight!
P.S. I wrote back to the email you sent me. IDK if you saw it.
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@Sams Mom: Can I ask why they suspect testosterone issues? I'm also curious about why they recommend eliminating gluten.
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@mrskansas: the testosterone could be an issue from all the ovarian stimulating drugs I did Feb-Oct of last year. (At least that's what I took from it) Gluten free comes with my Hashimotos diagnosis (autoimmune thyroid) and it's supposed to reduce inflammation. Less inflammation = hopefully my body getting it's shit together. π€
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@Sams Mom: oh that makes sense. I was just wondering because with my PCOS diagnosis I assume that I have elevated testosterone as well.
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@mrskansas: he is checking for PCOS too. There was so much information at this appointment I should have brought a notepad
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@Sams Mom: π€ I get it, I'm not good enough to write back to (via HB OR email) but you can comment to other people ... I see how it is!
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@Kaohinani: bahaha, you get more words, so it takes more time
They idiot parade I work for has me running PEX line in the warehouse right now. (Which I know nothing about
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@Sams Mom: oh gosh, what an update! I have a follow up ultrasound to check for cancer next week...I always have all the emotions because I'd much rather they be doing an ultrasound to see a baby...
It sounds like you got a good doc who is looking at all sorts of possibilities!
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@SweetCaroline: that is definitely the preferred reason for ultrasound! They didn't call me today to schedule
I'm hoping we find something to peg all this crap on for sure!
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You guys I am a jellyfish when it comes to willpower. I caved and tested this morning at only 4dp5dt. Needless to say, BFN.
#nowillpower #whatwasithinking #POASaddict #toosoon π€¦ββοΈ
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@yellowbeach: get your hubby to hide the tests until an agreed upon date! Thatβs what I do when I need help.
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@yellowbeach: apparently I thought I commented
But that is still early you've got time still! (Pot meet kettle
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Metabolic panel and Prolactin came back all within normal range. TSH came back higher than 2 1/2 weeks ago, even though I'm on a higher dose, and fT4 came back high normal π€·ββοΈ Still waiting for free & total testosterone, LH, FSH, fT3 to come back, wonder why they're taking longer.
Also the ultrasound clinic didn't call to schedule my ultrasound
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@Sams Mom: Most of that is awesome news ! Sometimes, separate panels take longer bc they have to be centerfuged, frozen or heated prior to testing, etc.
@Yellowbeach: I am so sorry your HPT isn't a BFP this morning.
I concur. 
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