Repeat pregnancy loss check-in - 5/14

[ProfessorChaos]

This check-in is intended for those whose loss history, possibly combined with IF, makes TTC challenging. While those with recurrent losses are especially encouraged to join, IF women plus any losses are welcome. For members who get a BFP, you are welcome to stay here until you feel comfortable transitioning. Please do continue to use the usual warnings.

For a list of Recurrent Loss programs and testing information see this google doc. We can continue to build this document and include other useful sources of information.

What's new with everyone?
ProfessorChaos , bananas22 , twohopes , dp21 , woodenshoes , happyin14 , birch113

Graduates - congratulations!!
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thechickencoop
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Starmile
bethkate
fishchicks
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QOTW: Since I'm assuming that today's isn't it, what's your favorite holiday and why?

[ProfessorChaos]

May 12, 2017 13:54:30 GMT -5 dp21 said:

So I decided to go with our local version of RMA. I got blood work done this morning and an ultrasound. My follicle count is looking great and all labs came back normal. I am not sure if they drew an AMH, I need to ask. I'll ask next week when I return to get my scope on Wed. I talked with them and financial person familiar with my insurance plan and going to try the estrogen priming plus microflare lupron. It's a gamble but they all agree I can cancel at any time if looks like I am not stimming well. The nurse says this is their step up (more aggressive protocol) for DOR. She said they use antagonist protocol way more (so it is not their go to protocol). Because of the genetic testing, they wanted to put me on birth control because the lab only takes samples on certain days. I said "I thought we weren't doing birth control!" So now they want me to start 200mg of prometrium daily instead for about 13 days then will start protocol. What do you guys think of this? Women's health is not my expertise. I'm on cycle day 3 right now.

Also I asked to test for MHTHR and repeat my RPL because it was slightly elevated ****after mc***********  

Sorry, I never got a chance to respond to this! Glad you made a decision, I know that was hard! That's very interesting that they want to put you on progesterone to delay your cycle (that IS what they mean, right?). I will say that when I was at a lab that only used Endometrin, it never worked - AF would come anyway. Hope all your tests results come back good!

[birch113]

dp21 I think I missed that update, too. Thanks for reposting, ProfessorChaos! I'm glad you made a decision. I've been really happy with our experience with our local RMA. I hope you find the same! I'm honestly not sure about prometrium, but I hope it does the trick for you.

[birch113]

AFM, Estrace is the devil. I don't remember having such terrible headaches last time I was on it, but maybe that's because it was after my uterine resection and I was able to take all of the Advil? I'm really hoping my body adapts, and I'm nervous about doubling my dosage on Thursday if it doesn't! I go in for blood work Thursday. Hopefully all looks good. I've been playing phone tag with my RE. He called last week to ask if we wanted to transfer one or two. We had already decided on one, but now I'm second guessing our decision. I really hope we can connect tomorrow. Ugh!!!

[bananas22]

dp21, Glad you made a decision. I don't know much about prometrium's ability to suppress, but I hope it works.
birch113, I hope the headaches disappear. Is there a reason why your RE would want to transfer two instead of one?
ProfessorChaos, Hope you're doing well!

AFM, 5 more days of BCPs and then baseline u/s is next Monday. The next few weeks are going to be crazy with the end of the school, stimming (and hopefully retrieving) for IVF, and my sister's wedding. Enjoying the calm before the storm this week, I guess. And *****TW LC ment*** my SIL had her baby this morning so I'm an aunt. She's a year ahead of me on this path so I'm so excited for her that she finally had her baby.

QOTW: I don't know if I really have a favorite holiday because there is something I like about most holidays. I think Easter is probably my favorite because it's spring and less about gift giving.

[birch113]

bananas22 we only had two embryos make it to blast. One is a Day 6 and the other is a Day 7. So, statistically, not super promising.

I hope the next few weeks go as smoothly as possible for you!

[bananas22]

May 14, 2017 18:38:42 GMT -5 birch113 said:

bananas22 we only had two embryos make it to blast. One is a Day 6 and the other is a Day 7. So, statistically, not super promising.

I hope the next few weeks go as smoothly as possible for you!

Good luck with what you decide to do. FX it works either way and it doesn't matter.

[ProfessorChaos]

birch113, ugh, I'm so sorry you've got bad headaches. I hope you adjust and feel better soon. The 1 vs. 2 decision is always tough, but erring on the side of 1 seems like it's always a good choice.

bananas22, congrats to your SIL! Wow, you're almost ready to get started! Ex/ljciting!

AFM, possible warnings here:

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I had a bit of a scare yesterday with a moderate amount of bright red bleeding, so I moved my u/s up to this morning. Good news: baby is there, measuring right on track with a 110 HB. Bad news: I have a substantial SCH. They've got me on modified bed rest (relatively easy, since it's finals week), are having me stop blood thinners (although I stupidly already did the Lovenox this morning), and I'm going back in for a repeat scan on Wed. I was going to graduate this thread once I had a heartbeat, but now I'm not feeling that confident. Scary shit, man.

QOTW: I freaking hate Mother's Day, and most of the Hallmark holidays. My favorite in Thanksgiving. All about being grateful for what we have, no need to buy crap we don't need, but we also get to eat all the foods! Yum!

[birch113]

ProfessorChaos I'm so sorry you're dealing with a SCH. I hope you're Wednesday scan shows some shrinking. (((Hugs)))

[ProfessorChaos]

Happy update on me:

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Y'all, it's a miracle. There was almost no sign of a bleed at this point. The nurse seemed genuinely shocked. Just to be clear, the bleed was 2-3X as big as the sac on Monday, and now it was barely visible. She did say it's important to still take it easy, and I'm on pelvic rest until twelve weeks. We're calling in my mom for help, which will be interesting because she doesn't even know anything about us TTC or doing IVF or all that, but she'll be thrilled that there's maybe another grandkid on the way. Speaking of the kid, s/he measured ahead and had a HB of 120, so looking perfect.

I should probably graduate now. Does anytime want to take over this check in? I can keep doing it if y'all prefer. You are my people.

[gratefulandthankful]

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ProfessorChaos, Yay! Great news! That's so awesome about the SCH!

[woodenshoes]

ProfessorChaos, Awesome news!

birch113, Sorry the estrace is giving you headaches. I hope your body adjusts to it soon.

bananas22, I can't imagine stimming with all of the end of year chaos. I hope it goes well for you.

AFM, My AFC scan was terrible. It was only three. I know it can fluctuate a little cycle to cycle, so hopefully it is a little better next month when we start stimming. I did get good news that my clinic has 3 600 iu vials of follistim to give me. So, I only have to order 2 of the gonal-f pens, instead of 4 from the prescription they called in for me. It looks like I will be starting estrace in about 2.5 weeks, and start stimming around June 8.

QOTW: **************************Trigger warning for LC**************************
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because my DS was born on Thanksgiving morning a few years ago.
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[ProfessorChaos]

woodenshoes - hugs. I hope more follicles develop once you get started. Awesome score on the meds!

[birch113]

ProfessorChaos AMAZING NEWS!!!

[birch113]

woodenshoes I'm sorry your AFC scan didn't go better. YGPM, or you will in a minute.

[sidneywhite]

I never went through this. But i am glad you did it. I feel happy for you. I hope everything will go smoothly for you. If something bad happens contact your doctor. I have seen many cases in which one can't conceive naturally. After struggling hard they chose surrogacy. Just in case if you think about surrogacy, choose Ukraine clinics for the treatment.

[lindajames998]

Hey there everyone. Very interesting thread. I wish you all good luck. I hope you all get what you want. Take care. Love and support.

[scarlett9999]

hey there. How are you all doing? This is really a great post. Very inspiring. I wish you all good luck. I hope you all get what you want. Take care. good luck.