Update on me: big temp drop today and lots of PMS symptoms yesterday, so looks like this cycle was a bust. Time to switch to Femara. I doubt we'll do IUI (my RE said he really doesn't think it will increase our odds over TI since we have no MFI or anything that seems to be preventing sperm from getting where they need to be - he said he'd do it if we want but he'd recommend saving our money for IVF and sticking with TI for a while). I just don't see how I can justify the cost of OOP IVF with DH out of work, so looks like we'll just be doing medicated TI indefinitely.
Post by kayladawn91 on Jul 12, 2016 6:18:18 GMT -5
ceejay I'm so sorry for impending AF. I hope the uncertainty surrounding your foster sons clears up soon so you can make a more solid plan for the future!
rooskie I'm sending so many hugs your way. FX sperm come back on their own!
Second day of bfn and no AF over here...15dpo. I'm pretty sure it's coming today or tomorrow...but I've thought that for four days now. I'll stop and buy a FRER on the way home if nothing has happened and that will bring on AF for sure.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by kawaiikitsune on Jul 12, 2016 9:12:43 GMT -5
ceejay HSo many hugs. I'm sorry for all the uncertainty. rooskie Huge hugs lady. daisy818 Big, squishy hugs to you. wannabmama Crossing all the things for you!
BurritosAtEveryMeal, infertility definitely makes you practice patience. I hope you have good news with the update.
ceejay, I hope you find out soon about your fosters moms situation. Do you think she's hiding the pregnancy?
rooskie, I'm so sorry. That really sucks. I hope once the clomid is completely out of his system he gets mobility back. I can't believe how much TESE costs:(
Post by easilyunamused on Jul 12, 2016 17:49:50 GMT -5
AFM, I triggered last night and IUI is tomorrow. H is going in at 7:30 and I go in at 9:45. I've always went an hour later, but the receptionist said that its a normal amount of time.
With my insurance being stupid and finding out I will owe a lot more, IVF is now on the backburner. We'll probably still have a consult to see how much it'll potentially be, but I don't know when. And I still have had no luck finding a counselor. I need some positive news before I burn out.
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
Post by easilyunamused on Jul 12, 2016 18:10:05 GMT -5
Thanks JustJudy and caer. It's my moms birthday tomorrow as well. And even though it's a little weird, I'm hoping it helps me out somehow. ahaha I'll take what I can get at this point.
AFM, I triggered last night and IUI is tomorrow. H is going in at 7:30 and I go in at 9:45. I've always went an hour later, but the receptionist said that its a normal amount of time.
With my insurance being stupid and finding out I will owe a lot more, IVF is now on the backburner. We'll probably still have a consult to see how much it'll potentially be, but I don't know when. And I still have had no luck finding a counselor. I need some positive news before I burn out.
I usually had 2-3 hours between speciman drop off and IUI which was standard for my RE's office. I hope you can find a counselor that fits your needs soon.
Post by snakefisherbub on Jul 12, 2016 21:04:22 GMT -5
Good grief I cannot remember what day it was/is. Hi ladies! Lots of hugs for everyone.
I got nothing new. I'm supposed to have a ultrasound done to check on my cyst but they want it done with 5-10 days of my period and guess what's nowhere to be found? Yeah awesome. I thought I was spotting on Friday but it was only that day and nothing since so I cancelled the appointment I had made. Although I am having a lot if pms symptoms and it's only cd 34 so we'll see.
caer, good luck this cycle! What kind of progesterone? I started with prometrium which made me feel like I had been hit by a train but then switched to Crinone the last two cycles and it's been soooo much better. A little bit of bloating, that's it.
@yaga, good luck withyour hsg!
Oh, rooskie, I'm sorry. Sorry if this is a super noob question but what is TESE?
thechickencoop - it's pretty much an exploratory surgery looking for sperm. IMHO I think I'm going to avoid H having to go through that if possible. It sounds awful to me.
****** OPK's and CM are only secondary signs of O. It is possible to have several surges a month and a surge doesn't necessarily indicate O. The only way to for sure know that you have O'd is either temping or monthly ultrasounds to monitor your follicles. BurritosAtEveryMeal GL at your RE appointment!
can they medically delay O if they see you're going to O early? Like. I guess I'm just wondering *if* I were in a treatment cycle, can O be delayed?
I'm just looking for education. Not trying to sound like such a noob in the process though. I KNOW fm& opk are only secondary signs. And KNOW a positive opk doesn't mean I'll O anyway. I'm just curios. Did that clear up my question? I've had trouble communicating all day. *sigh*
There is medication for ovulation suppression. Most common ones that I know of are Ganirelix and Cetrotide. I'm not terribly familiar with the mechanics (how long can you take it? Do you have to trigger after using it? Can it be used outside of IVF? Etc), but I know what they're for and it was ordered alongside all of my other meds, haha.
I can't remember if I already said all this. snakefisherbub - I totally get you on the trying to figure out what day it is.
Hi guys, I'm for real benched again for the next two cycles. I met with the dr last Tuesday. The cysts have shrunk, but not fast enough. The dr had me start on Progestrin based BCPs on Sunday. I will be on them for the next two cycles to see how I respond. I'm not a 100% sure what the next step will be after I meet with him again in August.
ETA: I just checked. I am completely repeating myself from last week. Yay for being boring.
thechickencoop - yes, I'm on prometrium. I'm sorry you went through it too but I'm glad I'm not alone. It's the worst!
Are you just using it after O? I would see about switching if you can, Crinone is more expensive but I couldn't even function on prometrium so it's worth it. Andplusalso I'm hoping I don't need it for too many more cycles, ya know, at some point I'd like to GKU :/
thechickencoop - yes, I'm on prometrium. I'm sorry you went through it too but I'm glad I'm not alone. It's the worst!
Are you just using it after O? I would see about switching if you can, Crinone is more expensive but I couldn't even function on prometrium so it's worth it. Andplusalso I'm hoping I don't need it for too many more cycles, ya know, at some point I'd like to GKU :/
Yes, starting after O. I'm 8 DPO now so I'll probably just stick with it for now. But assuming this cycle is a bust, I'll ask about Crinone for next cycle. Thanks for the recommendation and I'm glad to hear it's easier!
Post by kawaiikitsune on Jul 13, 2016 8:24:33 GMT -5
snakefisherbub FX that AF stops messing around and starts soon so you can have the u/s. thechickencoop I also hit my deductible recently as well. Quite an oddly satisfying thing. rooskie Full disclosure, I looked up videos of it on Youtube and it was as horrifying as it sounds. I would not be able to subject MH to that. @wallflwr926 I am so sorry that you're benched for two cycles. FX the cyst starts to shrink faster soon.
thechickencoop - yes, I'm on prometrium. I'm sorry you went through it too but I'm glad I'm not alone. It's the worst!
Are you just using it after O? I would see about switching if you can, Crinone is more expensive but I couldn't even function on prometrium so it's worth it. Andplusalso I'm hoping I don't need it for too many more cycles, ya know, at some point I'd like to GKU :/
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
Post by ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ on Jul 13, 2016 11:58:26 GMT -5
Okay, now to go back and tag...
JustJudy, YAY for starting meds! I hope it goes by quickly.
wannabmama, so sorry for BFNs. It's so frustrating when neither happens. Like, just give me my period, you asshole body. I still have hope for you, though.
kawaiikitsune, sorry about the no saix. When is your follow-up?
cheezee, sorry you're here, but welcome! I kind of go back and forth with bloodwork results with regard to how much to take from them, but I do support your OB referring you to an RE. Your ovaries might just need a little extra help. FX that's all.
daisy818, big hugs, lady. I had essentially no side effects with Letrozole, so FX Femara treats you well and that you can get there with TI.
caer, my RE had me take oral progesterone vaginally, and I didn't have any issues with it. Just some info, in case you're interested.
ceejay, totally understandable to take a break. There is a lot of uncertainty in your life right now. You are amazing people for fostering, though. Don't forget that! I hope you get some answers soon so that you can comfortably plan out your lives.
rooskie, big hugs, lady. I'm so sorry for all of this. FX so hard that sperm issues can go away on their own. It doesn't matter what age you are. If you've gone through IF for so long, it weighs heavily on you.
easilyunamused, GL today!!! All things crossed! You're right - you need some good effin' news. FYI, the tentative date for my ER is my mom's bday, so I know what you mean. Bring us some good luck, please!
HI friends! I'm alive. I also haven't read this thread yet, so maybe I should get on that. Nothing new to report, really. Just been feeling thoroughly burnt out lately, so I've been away a lot.
We're spending money in August, so there's that. After that, we'll waste a bit more in November, just in time to blow it before the holidays. Is my jaded showing?
QOTW: What were some of your favorite shows as a kid? If you didn't watch TV, what were some of your favorite activities? Think 12yo and under, for reference. Pokémon, Sailor Moon, Tenchi Mayor, Gundam Wing, Digimon, basically every anime shown on Cartoon Network and International Channel. I also liked a bunch of American cartoons like Rugrats, Doug, Rocko's Modern Life, etc. :)
Post by kawaiikitsune on Jul 13, 2016 13:01:15 GMT -5
♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ The nurse still hasn't called me to schedule it but 4 weeks from last Thursday sometime. Rama Sorry you're feeling very burnt out lately. I know that all too well.
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