Beta again today and it was 81.9 at 17dpiui ( 7 at 13dpiui and 36.9 @15dpiui) so my RE is cautiously optimisic; she said that if I double once more time we can celebrate. Next beta is on Friday.
They ran my thyroid numbers with my recent blood work and it looks like it's jumped from 1.8 on Monday to 3.45 today so they sent me to an outside lab to repeat it this afternoon and do a more comprehensive screen but they said that they may need to treat that. I've never had thyroid issues before so I don't really know what to expect but I'm going to try to avoid googling like crazy.
Thanks for all of the warm fuzzies all.
Hope it all went well today @wallflwr926 and that you are getting lots of rest.
I had a pretty crummy woe-is-me day. Up til now, I've always been bummed when I got BFNs or CD1 came around, but I would rally and think, "okay, next cycle!" But now it's been a full year since my loss. Somehow I got myself so psyched up that maybe this month could be it, because I'm taking progesterone. I couldn't help but think about how amazing it would be to have another April baby, since we lost the first. And now at 7 and 8dpo, I've still been spotting heavily. No different than before I went on progesterone. I've lost hope for this cycle and ugly-cried.
Post by wittyandwaiting on Jul 22, 2015 20:31:07 GMT -5
jags8 I am so sorry, and I am especially sorry that is happening at the anniversary of your loss. I'll remain optimistic for you. Like kawaiikitsune said, IF fucking sucks.
wittyandwaiting still got my fingers crossed for you! Have you had any bleeding?
jags8 so sorry you're having a rough day, ((hugs))
I took my femara last night and so far so good! Now I'm just trying to figure out my ovidrel - it actually wasn't much cheaper through the online pharmacy after they added their handling fee, so I think I might go through target - they were cheapest at $143
jags8 ((hugs)). You might want to consider moving onto an RE. From what I understand, there is no evidence of progesterone supplementation increasing pregnancy rates in natural cycles (although, anecdotally, it might seem to work). My RE says it is like sticking a bandaid on what could be a pretty nasty gash -- it is unlikely to control the bleeding. Using femara or clomid in the first half of the cycle strengthens ovulation and creates a healthier environment for follicle growth which then leads to better progesterone in the second half of the cycle. Just something to think about...
renbee, Good luck with the femara. I just finished mine two weeks ago and it really wasn't bad. The provera had more bad side effects for me than the letrozole. Good luck!!
jags8 ((hugs)). You might want to consider moving onto an RE. From what I understand, there is no evidence of progesterone supplementation increasing pregnancy rates in natural cycles (although, anecdotally, it might seem to work). My RE says it is like sticking a bandaid on what could be a pretty nasty gash -- it is unlikely to control the bleeding. Using femara or clomid in the first half of the cycle strengthens ovulation and creates a healthier environment for follicle growth which then leads to better progesterone in the second half of the cycle. Just something to think about...
Thanks mugster. I'm actually on progesterone to stop the ridiculous amount of early bleeding I have. A couple months ago I bled every day starting at 1DPO. But it doesn't seem to be working, as I still started bleeding at 7DPO this month. And if I'm already bleeding, there's no way my body would be able to sustain a pregnancy. My GYN offered to put me on Clomid but I turned it down because 1) I already have cysts and 2) I would not have been properly monitored.
I would love to go to an RE, but financially, it's not in the cards right now.
IUI 1-3 BFN IVF #1 - Oct '15 - 10R, 3M, 0F IVF #2 - August 16 - 12R, 11M, 5F. 1 to transfer and 2 to freeze - BFP!! - MMC caught at 7w5d FET #1 - 1/26 - BFP, due 10/14
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
We are currently in the process of obtaining custody of my cousins daughter. She's twelve and just lost her mom and I have absolutely no idea how to even start with the process of that.
Sorry you go here again and so sorry for the loss of your cousin. I couldn't imagine losing my mom at 12 years old but I have no doubt that you'll be an amazing mother figure and role model to your cousin's daughter. I wish you all the luck moving forward with gaining custody.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Post by nerdykitten on Jul 23, 2015 15:27:05 GMT -5
wittyandwaiting- I am so happy that the beta doubled and I have FX that it will double again. jags8- That all sounds incredibly frustrating and I am sorry you have to deal with that. @pineappleoranges- I am very sorry for your family's loss and I hope the custody process goes smoothly.
Me: 30 DH: 29; Married: September, 2010 TTC #1: April 2013 Benched: May 2013 Cancer(DH) Off the Bench: September 2014 July 2015 ER low sperm count and motility(radiation side effect). FET September 1,2015. BFP 9/9/15.- 3 on the way.
@pineappleoranges, huge hugs lady. It takes so much strength to not only mourn for the loss of a loved one, but step up and and bring her kiddo into your home as your own. Lots of love and good vibes being sent your way to help guide you in the process of obtaining custody and loving this little one through such a devastating time in her life. Love ya!
Post by kawaiikitsune on Jul 23, 2015 15:41:03 GMT -5
jags8 - All the hugs. @pineappleoranges - Sorry you have to go here, as well as for your family's loss. FX the custody situation goes smoothly. I can't even imagine what that poor child must be going through.
Post by wittyandwaiting on Jul 23, 2015 16:24:14 GMT -5
renbee - No sign of AF yet....not even any spotting.
@pineappleoranges - Wow! You are an amazing human being. I am going to keep my fingers crossed that the custody process goes well for you. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
We are currently in the process of obtaining custody of my cousins daughter. She's twelve and just lost her mom and I have absolutely no idea how to even start with the process of that.
PM if you have questions-I may be able to help some. I work in CPS so we do a lot of placements with family for lots of reasons! Good luck!!!!!
Appointment done. The good news is I can move forward with this cycle and we're off the bench!
The bad news is I have another cyst, but it's on the bad side so he's not super worried about it and hoping that with the cyst on the bad side only the good side will grow. I'm not so sure how I feel about it, but I'm putting trust in the doctor. I never thought I would say that.
In other bad news, this will be our last IUI per the RE. They only do three and then they start looking at more aggressive treatment and he said our plan would probably be IVF. Like even though we were seriously contemplating it, it's like a swift kick in the gut to know that it's not up to us this will be the plan.
I'm a little worried because we are not ready financially. We had thought we would have until October or November to save up, and now it sounds like it's going to be much sooner than that. I really didn't want to take out a loan to get pregnant, but I think that's what we're going to end up having to do.
Tl;dr- we get to burn the bench and move onto an IUI cycle, but there are some complications. Also the cycle better work or we have no choice but IVF.
Post by nerdykitten on Jul 24, 2015 8:20:34 GMT -5
cateyes-Huzzah for getting to burn the bench! I completely understand about the kick to the gut when being told it is IVF when you are thinking you should have a few more months before that is the option. It does become less of a shock over time. FX crossed that this IUI cycle is the one that works.
Last Edit: Jul 24, 2015 8:21:29 GMT -5 by nerdykitten
Me: 30 DH: 29; Married: September, 2010 TTC #1: April 2013 Benched: May 2013 Cancer(DH) Off the Bench: September 2014 July 2015 ER low sperm count and motility(radiation side effect). FET September 1,2015. BFP 9/9/15.- 3 on the way.
Post by goldenlove3 on Jul 24, 2015 8:23:28 GMT -5
cateyes Yay for getting off the bench! Hopefully that other cyst just chills this cycle. I'm really crossing my fingers for you that this next IUI is it!
cateyes, yay for burning the bench! I feel you on the IVF. Would you qualify for compassionate care? I think I remember that you are a vet, and I think regardless of income, EMD Serono offers a 25% discount on meds for vets through their compassionate care program. Obviously that would only help a little, but every little bit helps, right?
I know the idea of taking out loans for IVF is terrifying, but I think it is ultimately worth it. I like to conceptualize it in terms of a new car. I would totally have one or two fewer new cars in my life in exchange for a baby or two. If you could have saved for IVF by October or November, you will be able to repay those loans quickly. Still, all the hugs.
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