***IF WEEKLY CHECK IN***

[cateyes]

TTGP IF WEEKLY CHECK IN

This check in is meant for anyone on TTGP who has hit the 1 year mark of TTC (6 months if you’re over 35), has an infertility diagnosis, or are going through IF testing/treatment. It is meant to be a place for people to share and ask any questions who might not participate on 3T or IF who would like the company of others going through the same experiences.





If you would like to participate, please send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE with your info and I will add you on, and please feel free to post your intro. This will be posted every Monday. If you have any suggestions or would like something added, please feel free to post.



How long have you been trying to conceive?

Do you have a diagnosis? If so; what is it?

Are you currently doing any testing or treatment?

Any updates?











***Note: If you see a BFP or Loss I have overlooked l please let me know !***



If you are not on the list below but should be please message me!



BFPs:

AngieV84

angelsnight

rrdiva

tinamorgan

sueann911

JulianneJacks

jschwind22

Rocknroll64

BurritosAtEveryMeal

talon1226

BrendaW09

Lola825

Curlylocks3

Twinkie0612

HenHen25

Krdesi

kristi&p

gonzol

Tigger99

Honey127

AppleGrapeMSTK

BlackBooks

willCMyInk

Wolfette139

Milagros315

FoxiePM

cls78

Kitty1215

jaytee16

Katydid2014

Wishiwaspreggo

WinningColors

Norsern

ChickinNH

brazilianpeach

Pintobean39

Beckynsean11

Katydid2014

DarcyHermione

jefa621

lebradford

notelise

cwuredhot

twinkbrite

meatandbandp

PeanutRN

emejay

SnakeFisherbub



Adoption/FTA

Packerfan4life



Angel Babies:

BankerBSN

HenHen25

gonzol

beckynsean11 (Rowan and Carson)

kristi&p

sunlavender

Emejay

Twinkie0612

Pintobean39

Rocks526

chickinNH

ToryKate

Lebradford

Linny1012

MeatandBandP

Buttmonkey34

Jefa624



Diagnosis:

MFI

@finedoubleline

@osesecret

@sweetcalittc1

@daikokojess-MFI-Low T

Welcome alpies



PCOS

lg2793

@diordra

madamewaffles



Diminished Ovarian Reserve

@aurorap725 – thinned uterine lining



Unexplained

babycowbell

goldenlove3

@ironegg

@birdie185

@torykate (correct me if I am wrong)

longhornwino0907

lilsneezy

tiffmich08



Combo/Other

twinkie0612 – Blood Coagulation Disorder, White Blood Cell Disorder (Slightly elevated NK, High WBC, High neutrophils, elevated cytokines), Hostile CM

@iputketchuponketchup - Uterine Didelphys with hemicolpos, PCO

@cateyes543-Hypothyrodism, PCOS, blocked right tube, MFI-Low morph

@bbg676 Hashimotos, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, unexplained complete anovulation, and low progesterone and estrogen.

@tammydoubleb- endo with hostile CM

@englandxo borderline PCOS and unruptured follies

mysh balanced translocation

lovegrilledcheese Stage 3 endo, MFI

@jefa621

ldubhawksfan-thin lining

cmac827-Endo and partially blocked right tube



Testing

cjchio

@joy2611

briannaescplan

URMySunshine77

MrsRC88

kariann12

kawaiikitsune

remylove1011 (MFI so far-low morph and motility)

chickendancefever (PCOS so far)

rufus426





QOTW: Do you have the same screen name or have you changed? A a real question: Are you a football fan and did your team make it to the playoffs?

I will also be cleaning up the check-in over this week with who has moved with us and who hasn't. Let me know you are here if you want to stay on and where you are at! 

[joy]

Thanks for getting this thread over here, cateyes!

[Englandxo]

I'm back.

Still waiting to O on CD20.

[longhornwino0907]

Thanks for getting this going, cateyes!

I'm just impatiently waiting to get a + on my OPKs so we can go in for our IUI! I have mid-cycle monitoring tomorrow, hoping to see some good-looking follies.

ETA: Missed the QOTW, per usual. Same s/n, slightly different avatar. Also, I'm torn because I love both the Patriots and the Seahawks. I don't really have a team that I follow in the NFL, but those have been my two favorites for a while.

[remylove1011]

Thanks cateyes for getting this going here! Looks like we're officially in the MFI camp. MH had a repeat SA this week and he didn't listen well for the results, just said they were "the same". So MH had a boat load of blood tests and was started on ConceptionXR Motility Support Vitamins. I call on CD1 to set up all my appointments this month to start for medicated IUI#1. I've been spotting for two days and have some pretty rough craps today so I'm thinking CD1 will be today and I'll end up setting things up later today. (It's very strange to be excited for CD1!)

[mysh]

Thanks cateyes! I had 10 mature today and they transferred 1 and froze the rest. Now we wait.

[longhornwino0907]

Jan 19, 2015 9:33:46 GMT -5 remylove1011 said:

Thanks cateyes for getting this going here! Looks like we're officially in the MFI camp. MH had a repeat SA this week and he didn't listen well for the results, just said they were "the same". So MH had a boat load of blood tests and was started on ConceptionXR Motility Support Vitamins. I call on CD1 to set up all my appointments this month to start for medicated IUI#1. I've been spotting for two days and have some pretty rough craps today so I'm thinking CD1 will be today and I'll end up setting things up later today. (It's very strange to be excited for CD1!)

I remember being excited for CD1 this last time, too, since we're on medicated IUI#1 as well. Good luck!

[joy]

My TSH results came back within the normal range this week. I was basically floored since I'm on a miniscule dose and my TSH was originally quite bad (13).

With this information, I'm changing my approach for right now. I'm doing all the necessary bloodwork (those results are trickling in) and I have a few more to be done on CD3, but we're holding off on the HSG (because $1,000) and SA until we try for a cycle or two with my functional thyroid. My RE says it could have been that all along. But, he also isn't sure.

I don't want to move on to more expenses/interventions until we're sure it was not my thyroid to blame. So, we'll see.

[madamewaffles]

This'll be a post and run but I hope to read everyone's updates tonight!

The IUI that turned into TI was a bust. CD 1 was Saturday so on to the next IUI. This cycle I'm having another HSG since it has been just over a year since the last one. I also requested to switch to Femara as the SE from Clomid just sucked balls. Hoping that it'll be better.

[lovegrilledcheese]

Finished my BCP and started my period Sun. It's been really painful period. I go in for an ultrasound and blood work on Tues and start stimming for my first IVF cycle on Wednesday.

[remylove1011]

Jan 19, 2015 9:58:44 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

This'll be a post and run but I hope to read everyone's updates tonight!

The IUI that turned into TI was a bust. CD 1 was Saturday so on to the next IUI. This cycle I'm having another HSG since it has been just over a year since the last one. I also requested to switch to Femara as the SE from Clomid just sucked balls. Hoping that it'll be better.

Sorry this cycle was a bust!! Wanted to say I love the gif as your avatar! 

[longhornwino0907]

Jan 19, 2015 9:58:44 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

This'll be a post and run but I hope to read everyone's updates tonight!

The IUI that turned into TI was a bust. CD 1 was Saturday so on to the next IUI. This cycle I'm having another HSG since it has been just over a year since the last one. I also requested to switch to Femara as the SE from Clomid just sucked balls. Hoping that it'll be better.

FX for you that the Femara will be better!

[lilsneezy]

Thanks for getting this started cateyes!

I'm on CD4 of cycle 18. I've been having a difficult time lately dealing with this IF bullshit. I'm trying to stay positive but I just can't shake the thought that this might never happen. I'm going to call my RE's office today to get an exact price of how much a medicated, monitored cycle is going to cost me with my insurance. I'm hoping this is our last natural cycle before we can move forward with our plan.

QOTW: I kept the same screen name but changed up the avatar.
I don't watch football and have no idea what's going on

[samanthasays]

@englandxo I hope you O soon

longhornwino0907 Good luck at your US and with IUI!!!

remylove1011 Good luck with your IUI cycle

mysh yayy good luck waiting, hope you get great news

@diordra I hope the cyst is gone and you can start IUI soon

Good luck joy, I hope the balance thyroid is all it takes for your to get your BFP!

lovegrilledcheese good luck with your IVF cycle, I hope everything goes well and you get your take home baby.

Sorry about cycle day 1 madamewaffles I hope switching to Femera helps.

I am in the TWW after my Clomid/TI cycle. If this is a bust next one is IUI. I already have my next round of clomid from the pharmacy since I may be out of town when I need to start taking it.

[babycowbell]

Good luck everyone. Good to see all the updates after a long weird week.

AFM, just CD 12 of our 19th cycle. Nothing to report really.

QUESTION, do you think it's better to start IUI when we'll be able to do three or four in a row if we need to? Or does that not really matter at all and we could start anytime even if we'd only have one month then be off one month due to travel, then back on the next month then back off for another trip right after that? I'm thinking it doesn't really matter either way and maybe the breaks would be good.

QOTW I kept my name and I only care about football for the snacks.

[remylove1011]

babycowbell I don't think it matter if you do them all in a row! So you could do one and then vacay!

[kariann12]

Thanks for starting this up over here cateyes!

Fx this is your cycle lovegrilledcheese!

Sorry this cycle was a bust madamewaffles All the hugs.

Fx joy! Hopefully it was your thyroid all along! I'm glad your TSH is back to normal!

Hopefully this is your cycle samanthasays! Good vibes being sent your way!

Good thoughts being sent to everyone else!!

AFM, our first RE appt is next Monday. I should O this week, so it'll be at least another cycle before anything can be done I'm sure. MH is pretty nervous for our appt, hopefully he'll come around.

QOTW - I kept my same name, just changed my avatar. As for football, I don't wanna talk about it.

[joy]

Jan 19, 2015 10:48:31 GMT -5 kariann12 said:

AFM, our first RE appt is next Monday. I should O this week, so it'll be at least another cycle before anything can be done I'm sure. MH is pretty nervous for our appt, hopefully he'll come around.

What is he nervous about? 

I went to the RE appointment alone.  My husband knew about it and wanted to go, but he had depositions in NYC that day.  It's almost all female stuff anyway so he didn't miss too much.

I saw a nurse for vitals, then a nurse practioner for a full medical history.  She just asked a lot of questions. 

Then I met with the doctor who gave me an information folder.  The folder was labeled "Infertility Folder," which made me want to punch him, but, moving on...  There was lots of paperwork inside to explain the testing that would happen and why it was happening.  It was quite useful since I'm unfamiliar with AMH/egg reserve/FSH.  He offered genetic testing, as well.  I asked a zillion questions. 

Then I got an ultrasound of my uterus and ovaries.  I had bloodwork that day along with an order for CD3 bloodwork.  He wants an HSG and SA.

The best part was when I met with a financial advisor.  She had run my insurance while I was visiting all the doctors and then laid out exactly how much everything cost and what my insurance covered.  I could've hugged her.

The appointment can be overwhelming so give yourselves time to process all the information before making any rash judgments.

I'm so glad that you're going! :-)

[brettanomyces]

Thanks for posting cateyes , and I thought you had added me to the list but I didn't see my name. Maybe I'm blind. 

So, I'm on cycle 14 I think? I keep losing count and forgetting because we were benched for 4 cycles 2 months ago and I can't remember if we first began trying in August or September of 2013. 

I'm still being hopeful for a bfp this cycle, but we've got a first appointment with an RE scheduled for next week- on my would-be CD1 according to FF. CD1s have been so hard the last few months so if it happens I'll be glad to have the appointment lined up so I maybe won't feel so hopeless.


I'm the same SN and similar enough avatar. 

I live in Canada, so I've always been perplexed at how people choose a favorite NFL team. Lots of people are into footbal but it's not like we have home teams and everyone seems to like someone different. I've been to one NFL game in my life and it was a Patriots game (and it was awesome) so can they be my team?

[kawaiikitsune]

Thank you for starting this cateyes!

Englandxo - FX for O soon!
longhornwino0907 - Hoping you get a positive OPK soon!
remylove1011 - Sorry for your MFI diagnosis. Congrats on impending CD1. (That looks so weird typing it out)
mysh - Congrats on the transfer & frosies! FX for you!
@diordra - FX that your cyst is gone and you can move forward!
joy - FX that is was just your thyroid and for this cycle!
madamewaffles - So sorry about CD1. Hope the Femare works better and the SE aren't as bad.
lovegrilledcheese - FX for you!
lilsneezy - Sorry to hear that you've been having a hard time lately. FX for this cycle!

Positive juju for everyone!

AFM, I haven't been consistent with my temping this cycle. With my dental work and stuff, I have been kind of blah. I'm pretty sure I haven't O'd yet but I feel it is impending. MH has been working a lot lately so our sex has been minimal. I think I'm just calling this cycle a bust. Still waiting for my OB/GYN appointment in Feb. I found another RE that was only 45 mins. away. It still sucks but it's better than 90 mins. Hopefully this ob doesn't just try to shove Clomid at me and refuse to give me an RE referral. Question : Should I print and take my charts to my OB or just wait and see if they refer me or not?

QOTW: Do you have the same screen name or have you changed? I kept the same name. I'm unoriginal and I'm kind of attached to it now.
A a real question: Are you a football fan and did your team make it to the playoffs? I am not a football fan unless it is soccer.

[goldenlove3]

Hi ladies. I'm on CD7 today and last day of clomid. I go in on Friday for monitoring. Not much else to update on at the moment.

QOTW: Same screen name as before. I'm a Lions fan. They were out a couple weeks ago after that crazy flag pickup.

[kaliRN]

Hey ladies I'll join ya too. Thanks cateyes for getting this going.

How long have you been trying to conceive? Trying since Aug 2013 with two angel babies.

Do you have a diagnosis? If so; what is it? Currently Unexplained infertility. I'm planning on asking for an immune work up tomorrow at the RE.

Are you currently doing any testing or treatment? Just had my second loss- follow up tomorrow so going to ask for more testing to figure this out.

Any updates? RE tomorrow. We got our BFP right before our first clomid cycle so hopefully we can start that soonish.

GTKY: changed sn from KaliDawn523 to this-avatar is the same tho. And don't watch football. Good luck to those with teams in the super bowl!

[kawaiikitsune]

kaliRN - Welcome. So sorry for your previous losses.

[lilsneezy]

kawaiikitsune Thank you. I always bring my most recent charts with me when I see an OB or RE. No one has ever been even slightly interested in them but I like to have them on me just in case. GL at your upcoming appointment!

kaliRN Sorry for your losses. I hope you get some answers at your next appointment.

samanthasays goldenlove3 @buttmonkey FX for you!

[ldubhawksfan]

Thanks for the checkin cateyes!! Sorry, no individual check ins today.

1) July 2013
2) testing shows our only issue is my lining is thin (I've had consistent 1-2 day periods since getting off bcp). Extra wrench just complicating measures is that I have a FVL mutation.
3) Per my separate thread on 3T/IF our new RE wants to go straight to injectables and IUI. No clomid due to the lining problem and estance could be a problem with my clotting. Femera he said is just less controlled, which is why he wants injectables. IUI because, well at that point and $$$$, try to get the best chances as possible. DH hates the idea and doesn't want to do anything for at least 3 months (which is what our old RE recommended while just trying baby aspirin). He also doesn't think we have an issues and thinks I'm being impatient. I'm pissed he went along with starting testing if we aren't going to do anything. We are on very different pages and nothing is going to move forward for awhile at this rate. I'm going to try to find out if my insurance will cover acupuncture and try to do that in the mean time in hopes that they could help the lining issue.

QOTW: I don't like how I don't see the thread while responding (mobile always), so it makes tagging really hard without duel pages open. It's not as pretty either. But I like the community and being able to curse and not worry about offending someone.

Eta: could I also have my angel baby added to the list? 2/13/15

[MrsRC88]

Thanks cateyes for getting the check in going on here!

I'm on mobile- so, I'm just going to say sorry for all the CD1's and good luck to everyone that is getting ready to O and those in the TWW.

AFM: I finally got my b/w results back from my obgyn- Vitamin D is up to a "normal" range of 33... I'd like it to be higher, but it's a huge improvement from 8.9! The best news was my hemoglobin a1c results (this measures your average blood sugar over the last 3 months- 5.6 and below is normal, 6.5 and up is diabetes. Everything in between is pre diabetes). I was 8.8 in October.... Now I'm at 5.5! I'm so excited! My doctor thinks this could be the reason we haven't conceived yet. We are still going to start with testing... H needs to do his SA before my appointment on the 10th. I think for now we will do testing to make sure nothing is wrong, but we would likely hold off on any treatment.

On the weight loss front- down a total of 28lbs and so very close to fitting in my "goal" jeans!!

QOTW: I kept my name the same... I'm not very creative.

I'm not a big football fan, but I will watch the playoffs... And yes my Patriots did make the Super Bowl!!

[Deleted]

This is a p&r for now, I will come back with hugs, crossed fingers, and thoughts for everyone as soon as I can..

AFM- this is cycle 21 I think. I have lost track honestly.

We couldnt get an IUI in this month since we switched REs, so we did femara and TI. I responded okay to femara, but I didn't like the side effects. I think I prefer clomid.

DH will be gone the next 2 months, so I will *happily* be on a med break. I hate that we are not making any progress, but I need a time out.

When he returns we plan to do at least 2 IUI before discussing IVF. Maybe more. I am not ready to make that leap yet.

Its hard knowing we probably won't have a baby this year. I am bummed out and a little numb today.


Same name, same avatar. And I am not a huge football fan so....

[FDL]

Hey, this is FineDoubleLine! I was on a break for a while, then came back to that shit show. So, I am over here now.

Nothing really new for us. My husband will have an SA next month after being on the new injections for 12 more weeks, and then we follow-up with the Urologist again. The appointment should be mid- late February, we will find out if we can try naturally/IUI or if we need IVF. I'm really nervous, I should call to make the appointment but I have been avoiding it.

remylove1011 - MFI sucks, if you ever need to talk let me know.

madamewaffles - Sorry about CD1, good luck with next cycle! Your waffle avatar makes me hungry.

joy - I'm so glad your TSH is now within normal range! I hope you are feeling better too.

[kaliRN]

Thanks everyone for the welcome to this check in!

kawaiikitsune I'm sorry about the dental work. That never feels good and feeling like this cycle is a bust is a bummer. I think that it's better to be prepared when going to see a doc- especially if it's not right around the corner. You could always print them to have them and decide then whether or not to whip them out.
@buttmonkey FX for this FET! I'm so glad this part has been easier on you!
goldenlove3 FX for your clomid cycle. I'm looking at starting clomid sometime in the future too.
ldubhawksfan sorry you are in such a crappy situation. I can only imagine how hard it would be to be in different places than YH when you both agreed to get going with testing. I hope your insurance covers acupuncture so you feel like your able to do something! Hugs to you!
MrsRC88 so glad that your Vit D is up and that you've gotten your A1c down to normal and congrats on the weight loss. Those are all huge accomplishments!
@ironegg I'm glad you'll be getting a much needed break by the sounds of it! FX for the IUI next month. Hopefully you won't even have to approach the IVF.
FDL FX that YHs treatments have worked and the SA looks better. Make the appointment- it might give you less stress of its just made and so you don't have to think about making it every day. I know that nagging feeling well.

[joy]

Hi FineDoubleLine!!! I'm so glad that you're here!!

Good luck at your upcoming appointment!

FDL