INFORMAL GKU IF THREAD **5/16**

[Rama]

This check-in is meant for anyone on GKU who has hit the 1 year mark of TTC (6 months if you’re over 35), has an infertility diagnosis, or is 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/IF and who would like the company of others going through the same experiences.





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

QOTW: If commercial space travel became available during your lifetime, where would you want to visit?

[snakefisherbub]

Thanks for starting this Rama!

I was wondering if there was a check in today because I actually had news. I just got my appointment scheduled with the new clinic for June 20th! Scary and exciting. That's all.

Uh I dunno I mean space is so awesome and I'd like to just see everything that's out there but the getting into space part doesn't exactly seem like something I want to do. Lol

[Rama]

Yay snakefisherbub! Fx it all goes smoothly!

AFM, CD1 was yesterday and I have an appointment tomorrow. I'm super nervous for no reason, but hopefully everything goes well!

[kawaiikitsune]

snakefisherbub So much yay! FX it goes well!
Rama Thanks for starting. GL tomorrow!

I'm just waiting for the call from my gyn nurse to schedule my hysteroscopy. CD1 should be here this weekend so maybe they're waiting until after. That's basically all I've got in terms of an update.

QOTW - While I highly anticipate us discovering a faster way to traverse space, I would not want to participate. Space fascinates and terrifies me at the same time.

[Evelyn3]

FET was today! All went well, but beta is when I'm out of town.... So I'm not sure what I should do.

kawaiikitsune , glad you are able to start moving forward!

Rama good luck at appointment tomorrow!

snakefisherbub yay! I hope June comes quickly for you! Hope it all goes well

QOTW: tough one... I'd love to just see earth from up there, but not sure I could ever make the trip up.

[teachermomtobe]

Rama , thanks for starting and GL at your appt tomorrow!
snakefisherbub , yay for an appt!
kawaiikitsune , hope you hear from them soon

AFM, I finished Femara last night and have my first monitoring appt tomorrow to see how I'm responding. On Friday I had drinks with a coworker who went through IVF and it was nice to talk to her about it. I found out she went to the same place we will be going so that's good. I told my mom that we have an IVF consult at the end of the month and she was very supportive. We have a family friend who is an IVF nurse and she sent me her contact info so I can ask her some questions. I obviously hope this cycle works and we don't need IVF but I'm feeling good about moving forward if we have to.

QOTW: I'd love to just see Earth from space.  That would be awesome.

ETA: I forgot QOTW

[Evelyn3]

teachermomtobe, funny we had exactly the same answer to the QOTW
Good luck at monitoring tomorrow, I have everything crossed for you that you don't need it, but you seem to have a good support structure if you do go to IVF

[teachermomtobe]

Evelyn3, Ha I missed your post because I must have been typing mine at the same time. Funny we had the same answer. Glad your FET went well today. FX for you!

[thechickencoop]

Rama & snakefisherbub good luck with the upcoming appointments! 
kawaiikitsune I hope they get you in asap.
Evelyn3 eeeek! I have everything crossed for you.
teachermomtobe that's amazing to have so much support (hoping you don't need it.... :/)

[thechickencoop]

AFM H and I got back all of our chromosomal/karyotype testing, everything normal. CD3 bloodwork yesterday was normal. I had scheduled my HSG for Wednesday but they had to reschedule for NEXT Wednesday which is just prolonging my anxiety ugh!

Also, the RE apparently wants me to be on progesterone after I O to when they do my endo biopsy this cycle at 10dpo. BUT she also wants to check my progesterone at 7dpo. I asked the nurse if I can just start after my levels because I had such awful side effects and she said she thought that would be too late... I'm hoping it's fine because it seriously kicked my ass and I don't want to be on it again if I don't *have* to be.


ETA and lolollolllz I just realized I posted the EXACT same thing pretty much in the thread from last week. I need to get my shit together haha.

ET also A...QOTW fuck no to space travel (for me). I don't like flying, so I definitely will never have any interest in rocketing. Oy. But I bet it would be amazing.

[ohinvrtedworld]

snakefisherbub excited for you!! Nervous is understandable, but I'm glad it's coming up for you!
Rama good luck with your appointment tomorrow! Glad you are able to take this next step!
kawaiikitsune, it must be so nice to have an update these days after all the trouble it took to get here! 
@evelyn3 I'm glad your FET went well! That's tricky with the beta situation. I don't know what I would do. FX for you this cycle and that it's only good news from here on out!
teachermomtobe I of course hope this cycle is it for you too, but it's good to feel at ease with what the next step would be after this & for the great support system!

AFM: tomorrow I have my RE consult! Eek. I'm pretty nervous although for no good reason really, either. I'm glad I set it for earlier in the day so I can go out about my business. Of course CD1 is also due tomorrow and my spotting is playing games. Just get on with it and show up already, we know it's coming.

I also told my MIL this weekend about this appointment and a little of what's going on. I think her heart sank just from knowing how stressful and sad this is for us, but tried to keep a very matter-of-fact voice that she was praying for us and to keep her posted if we want to. She's a gem and I love the crap out of her, so it's feels good finally having her know about this part of our life, and probably why I look like a grumpy bitch all the time these days lol.

QOTW: I honestly would freak the heck out about going to space. Is that weird? I was never one of those kids who fantasized about being an astronaut or anything like that. I'm with those of you who said to look at the earth. It'd be neat to see beautiful meteor showers or the rings of Saturn, I guess, too.

[thechickencoop]

ohinvrtedworld GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! !!

[ohinvrtedworld]

May 16, 2016 20:32:39 GMT -5 thechickencoop said:

ohinvrtedworld GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! !!

Thank you love!! I'm sorry about the HSG anxiety (I'm sure I will feel the same soon enough!) and for the crap progesterone side effects. FX that it's smoother sailing next time if you have to take it for a longer period of time.

[rooskie]

Hi. I'm having a rough IF day so I came home and ran it off. H is one month Clomid free so we will probably do the next SA in 4-6 weeks. I'm nervous. I'm excited. I'm ready to get the ball rolling with IVF.

QOTW - maybe go to the moon but that's probably as far as I would make it. I'm terribly afraid of heights.

[beckynsean11]

Good luck tomorrow ohinvrtedworld!

I go here a-fucking-gain. Bfp #5 happened a weak ago. After 2 great betas last week, this morning's was total shit. So I'm just waiting out this loss. I don't know what this'll mean for treatment since this is 2 cycles straight of chemicals. We can try ivf w/ PGD testing, but I responded poorly to stims so who knows if we'd even get enough eggs to try that. I'll be interested to see what my doctor has to say at my WTF appointment.

QOTW: I dunno. I'd just like to fly around & see it all. But if I must pick just one, I'd go to Saturn.

[ohinvrtedworld]

beckynsean11, I'm so angry and sad that you're stuck with us again.

[beckynsean11]

May 16, 2016 22:09:47 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

beckynsean11, I'm so angry and sad that you're stuck with us again.

Thanks lady, at least the company's good . Please come update us after your appointment tomorrow.

[Evelyn3]

beckynsean11 so sorry ((hugs))

rooskie hope the run helped. Sorry for the bad day

ohinvrtedworld good luck tomorrow! Glad your MIL took it well

thechickencoop hope you can avoid the progesterone
Glad your testing was normal! Woot!!

[snakefisherbub]

Wtf universe. I'm so sorry becky. This is so unfair.

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I'm so sorry beckynsean11

[Rama]

May 16, 2016 21:56:55 GMT -5 beckynsean11 said:

Good luck tomorrow ohinvrtedworld!

I go here a-fucking-gain. Bfp #5 happened a weak ago. After 2 great betas last week, this morning's was total shit. So I'm just waiting out this loss. I don't know what this'll mean for treatment since this is 2 cycles straight of chemicals. We can try ivf w/ PGD testing, but I responded poorly to stims so who knows if we'd even get enough eggs to try that. I'll be interested to see what my doctor has to say at my WTF appointment.

QOTW: I dunno. I'd just like to fly around & see it all. But if I must pick just one, I'd go to Saturn.

Fuck. I'm so, so sorry, Becky.

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snakefisherbub Great news about your appointment.

Rama - GL at your appointment.

kawaiikitsune - I hope you get it scheduled soon.

Evelyn3 - Fx for you!!

teachermomtobe - GL at your appointment.

thechickencoop - Get your shit together.

ohinvrtedworld - GL at the consult.

rooskie - Hugs.

Hi ladies,

I'm currently on CD27. I o'd somewhere between cd 15 and 20. So we maybe had good timing, maybe not.
I haven't had any spotting, but i'm having a fun stabby pain that I would like to go away.

[setsuna17]

snakefisherbub Yay for new appointment and clinic!
Rama good luck tomorrow! I bet everything will go great!
kawaiikitsune I'm so glad everything go settled. Now fx for a good hysteroscopy
Evelyn3 fx for a good FET! Have you talked to your doctor about being out of town?
teachermomtobe I hope this is your cycle but I'm glad you have such a good support system for IVF.
thechickencoop sorry for the anxiety! Progesterone makes me feel so crazy so I feel your pain.
@ohinvrtrdworld good luck tomorrow! I'm glad your MIL is understanding.
@rooksie the moon is so far away too! I'm glad that you guys will get to get the ball rolling on IVF soon!
beckynsean11 I'm so sorry you're here. I hope the doctor can give you some answers. Hugs.
@wallflwr926 I'm sorry about the stabby pain. I hope it goes away soon.

AFM, just chilling here on Menopur for 8 days. Going in for an ultrasound tomorrow and then hopefully scheduling IUI this Thursday. Last week my lining was thick so I think the injects were the way to go! Got to feel positive after I heard a coworker say something snark about another, pregnant coworker and how long it took her to have a second. I had my daughter 1 year before said coworker. I gave her a nasty look and I don't care.

[ironbaby]

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{Click here to see more.} snakefisherbub, good luck with the new clinic!

Rama, hugs and good luck!

kawaiikitsune, I hope they get you scheduled soon and that it all goes smoothly.

Evelyn3, AH! Yay for FET. FX so hard for you.

teachermomtobe, what a wonderful support system. I hope you don't end up needing the IVF, but that's great you have resources at your disposal.

thechickencoop, I'm sorry your HSG was delayed. Ugh. And I really hope you get a clearer answer on the progesterone.

ohinvrtedworld, I recently told my mom about seeking treatment, too. Big hugs. I hope your appointment goes well and they can get you on the right track soon!

rooskie, Huge hugs. IF has made it harder for me to find motivation to run, and I forget how much running helps me. I hope it helped clear your mind.

beckynsean11, I am so incredibly sorry. It's just not fair.

@wallflwr926, hope your cycle sorts itself out soon and stops hurting you.

setsuna17, Why would a coworker comment on that? Douche.

AFM, I am 6DPO on our last shot before Clomid. Part of me is excited to start actually doing something, and the other part is mourning the loss of the ability to do it on our own.

QOTW: If it were actually possible, I'd want to see another populated planet teeming with strange flora and fauna (and who knows what else).

[hydrangea1019]

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Rama thanks for starting this yesterday!
snakefisherbub yay for your appt at the new clinic!
Evelyn3 glad FET went well! FX!!
teachermomtobe it's so nice when you can connect with people IRL over this process.
@ohinvertedworld I hope your consult goes well today!
I'm so sorry beckynsean11. There are no words ((hugs))

AFM,
DH has completed his second SA and I had my SIS done. Ive got three blobs in my ute, but none are what we want. 3 big ol' polyps that need to be removed, but since I'm switching jobs, we are on hold for about 3 months. I'd prefer the RE to do the polypectomy, bc my gyn said she'd do it, but just like a d&c. My thoughts are: I've had a d&c and those suckers are still there... I'm hoping my new insurance will cover my RE to perform it. So, for now, DH and I are currently NTNP, and it feels kind of nice (for now at least).

[wannabmama]

snakefisherbub exciting that you have appt scheduled!! Focus on the exciting part
Rama good luck today!
Evelyn3 glad the FET went well, how long will you be out of town? I know private clinics can do betas but might not be worth it. I was going to be out of town for one set of betas for an IUI and my doc let me come in a day early too.
teachermomtobe having people around you with IVF experience is so helpful if you get to that point. It was so great to have someone who thought to send me a "happy ER day" email or who really understood the daily beta wait struggle, etc. I hope you don't need it though!
thechickencoop sorry the HSG was postponed! Hope you can work something out for the progesterone too.
I hope the RE appt goes well @ohinvertedworld !!
rooskie I'm glad you have running for those days. I rarely go to the barn during the week because my days are so long, but I can feel my anxiety rising recently so I'm going today after work, it's so important to have those things that give us a break from IF.
Oh beckynsean11 I'm so sorry!! I have the same issue with PGD resting, my doc doesn't think we'll ever have enough eggs to make it worth it. Frustrating since it could give insight into potential issues and I could just never know... I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm sending hugs. I hope you're WTF is helpful, when do you go in?
@wallflwr926 oh yeah, bodies sure are fun aren't they?!?
Hope all looks good for the IUI on Thursday setsuna17 and TPs to insensitive comments from coworkers!
ironbaby I still struggle with the frustration of not being able to make a baby the old fashioned way. I sort of get caught up in the treatments and feel good about making the effort, but there are definitely days that are still hard. Hopefully you get lucky this cycle!

I'm heating for CD3 blood work today and then SHG next week...I think we may be able to do IVF cycle late July but it might have to wait until August. I can't remember when the doc started monitoring me last time after the baseline and that timing would have to work just right for me to get going in July. H is excited to try naturally again, ha...he hates the IVF cycles with so many restrictions.

QOTW: I used to be obsessed with space travel (I blame the movie Space Camp) but now I might be tonics of a scaredy cat. I would love to see the earth from space though, first hand.

[thechickencoop]

rooskie {{hugs}} hon
beckynsean11 i.am.so.fucking.sorry.
setsuna17 I'm glad your meds are working well!
ironbaby hoping this is it for you guys
hydrangea1019 good luck with the new job; hopefully your new insurance has good coverage!

[pinkcat]

Hi Everyone,

I think it's time for me to intro here. (cateyes Could you add me to this check in? Thanks!)

As most of you know, I'm pinkcat! I joined during the exodus from TB last January. We started TTC early last spring, and we are on cycle 14 currently. I had a CP at 5 weeks in January, but other than that no success and here I am. DH and I are both 29, we have 3 cats at home, and I am excellent at handing out LTs.

We have an appointment with my OB on Friday who wants to do some tests so that they will be covered by insurance, and then she will refer us to the RE. I am sure in the coming weeks I will have some questions, so I wanted to jump in and say hello now! I see so much support in this thread always- I am sad there are so many ladies here, but I think you are all wonderful

[butlerfan]

beckynsean11 I'm so sorry to see this update. So many hugs.

[butlerfan]

P&R....

We have this tonight and next Tuesday's class and then we are done with the trauma parenting class for foster care!!! One of our references accidently did a mix up and swapped them out with someone else's job reference....oops. So she resent the correct stuff out so I'm hoping our information is getting passed to the licensing worker so we can start the interviews. And H has his 3rd interview with one company this afternoon and his 1st with another company tomorrow. His current employer is merging with another daycare so his promise of taking over the central kitchen is gone and the new company is not being really informative to any of his co-workers of details. It's time to move on and get a different job while this transition is going on. It's scary though.

And after going almost 6 months with out my period and then getting it the week of going to see the menopause specialist I have it again 28 days later...I hate cd1. The medication is supposed to have me not have periods but the first 2-3 months I may have them so here I am having one.

QOTW: Maybe the moon...While I think space travel is cool I'm not sure I want to do it for me personally.