We just got back to the clinic in Zlin, and our transfers are tomorrow. Can't believe it's finally here! In our day one fert report, we had 9 embryos, so I can't wait to hear tomorrow how many made it to blast/freeze!
Same old, same old with me. I did get to see my b/w results through my patient portal and according to the guide, it's all normal. I'll have to wait and see what my dr. thinks when I schedule my follow-up. I am currently on CD13 of a natural cycle so there's that. Back to waiting and just having the sex. Hopefully soon, I'll get a call from them letting me know they got my films.
QOTW - My favorite V-Day gift was from MH. He got me flowers, Grease & Rango on dvd, and a necklace.
Post by teachermomtobe on Feb 8, 2016 11:43:27 GMT -5
Thanks ****** for starting! I've been stalking kaliRN and longhornwino0907 even though I don't post in 3T. Everything crossed for you both!
AFM, I'm just hanging out in a TTA cycle due to medical issues. I think I O'd on Friday so that's at least good. I was concerned that since they didn't want me to trigger my follicle might grow into a cyst and cause other problems but it seems that didn't happen. I have a follow up CT scan next week and then depending on results, referral to a surgeon to discuss appendectomy. I just want to know for sure what this is, get the bad boy taken out, recover, and resume TTC.
Favorite V-Day gift: One year DH (when he was a bf) sent me 2 dozen flowers each day for 3 days. That was pretty awesome. We usually just go out to dinner and don't do gifts.
Post by peaseblossom55 on Feb 8, 2016 11:59:19 GMT -5
Today will be day 3 of stims, I had an monitoring appointment this morning and had 7 small follicles so far. Menoupur injections are going well. Tomorrow I go to acupuncture for the first time.
QOTW: what's your favorite Valentine gift you've ever received or given? Last year H got me a Valentine's chocolate bear and a Pandora charm. Also right around valentine's day last year was our 1st RE appointment. He gave me another charm after the appointment that was a heart that opened and inside said "You" and on the other side said "me". He said whatever this journey brings we are in this together.
peaseblossom55 maybe it's my cd3 hornmones but that gift is the sweetest, most thoughtful, heart warming thing. I teared up! If H gave me a charm that thoughtful, I would ugly cry!
Yes there was ugly crying involved. It's my 2nd favorite Pandora charm. I think #1 are the pink wings he got me this Christmas. It could be a tie though.
So exciting longhornwino0907 and kaliRN! kawaiikitsune I hope you get your films soon! teachermomtobe I'm sorry you're having medical issues. I was just with you on that one. Hopefully taking that naughty appendix out is the answer. peaseblossom55 that Pandora charm sounds so sweet. I hope acupuncture goes well. goldenlove3 How exciting! Good luck on Monday!
Afm, just started clomid for my medicated IUI. Really excited about getting this show on the road! I do a menopur injection on Saturday and then go back to the RE Monday to see how things are going.
QOTW: I can't think of any really fantastic Vday gifts. I don't take Vday too seriously. I just like going out to eat and spending some time together. My H is buying me a fitbit HR this time though, so I'm excited haha
Thanks for starting ****** !!! longhornwino0907 -I can’t believe you are so close!!! How very exciting!!! Crossing everything for you tomorrow!!! kawaiikitsune -Hoping you are able to get all your testing stuff done soon. I know that it is hard not having answers (and sometimes having them), but the waiting in limbo to me is the worst!!! teachermomtobe -FX you are able to get your medical issues all figured out. TTA due to other medical problems sucks! peaseblossom55 -Good luck at acupuncture! I loved it!!! goldenlove3 -Good luck at your appointment on Wednesday!
AFM-I am on day 3 of injectables. I am doing 50iu of Follistim again because the RE thinks last month was a fluke to have only gotten one egg since there are a billion follicles. I go in for BW on Wednesday and if it is over 100, I will have an U/S on Thursday and then IUI #5 (second with injects) will likely be Friday.
QOTW: Best V-day gift ever was when H got me a Pandora charm bracelet. Each time we celebrate or embrace a milestone, he gets me a charm. For me that bracelet is like a scrapbook of our life together, from marriage, to IF, to traveling, good times and bad. I am now being super sentimental but you get it!
For now it will be WTDS after bleeding stops and praying for no D&C. I am guessing it will 7ish weeks before a natural cycle which I suspect will be a TTA and hopefully an IUI for the following cycle.
I have all things crossed for you Kali and Longhorn.
juliayadda I am so very very sorry for your loss. So many hugs for you. longhornwino0907 and kaliRN GL with transfers tomorrow !!!!! kawaiikitsune The waiting game is my least favorite game ever.. teachermomtobe I so hope your follow up CT Scan gives you some answers that you can act on quickly so that you can get back to TTC. peaseblossom55 Let us know how acupuncture goes! I’ve considered trying it and our RE office does have an acupuncturist but I’ve always been so nervous about trying it! And that v-day memory def made me cry, could just be hormones but I see I’m not the only one. goldenlove3 GL at your lining check Wednesday! setsuna17 WOO HOO! cateyes GL on Thursday and Friday!!
Afm I went in for beta bloodwork this morning and literally just hung up the phone, of course negative, what's new. Even though I knew this bc I tested Saturday it never takes the sting out of hearing that. So just waiting for CD1 and we'll do the same protocol Clomid, trigger and back to back IUIs. Feeling so debbie downer right because now of the whole Wednesday is our anniversary which is the week we first startied TTC 4 years ago. I am having soooo much wine today.
ETA QOTW: Our anniversary is Feb 10 just a couple days before so we've started combining that with v-day. My favorite gift was spending both in South Beach last year.
I've been stalking longhornwino0907 and kaliRN! So much good luck to both of you!! kawaiikitsune, normal is good! teachermomtobe, hope you get answers soon. goldenlove3, you're moving right along! Exciting! Goodluck setsuna17 and cateyes! juliayadda, I am so, so sorry you are here. Your story sounds so similar to mine. I posted my Cytotec experience on the pregnancy loss board, but if you are considering it I'm happy to share more with your privately. ((so many hugs))
AFM - I am back here, officially. This is my first medicated IUI cycle after my loss in December. I'm on 50 mg of clomid and have my first monitoring ultrasound on Friday. If it's anything like last time, I'll probably have the IUI around CD 13, early next week.
QOTW: Best V-day gift ever was flowers? I don't really celebrate Valentine's day in a big way.
Post by teachermomtobe on Feb 8, 2016 13:17:11 GMT -5
Hugs kleigh. Even when I know it will be a BFN, hearing the official blood work always makes me sad too. requiressnacks, FX this is your rainbow cycle!
{Spoiler}{Click here to see more.} longhornwino0907 and kaliRN , I am so excited for you! I have been reading about your stories for a while. FX for a smooth transfer! kawaiikitsune , I hope they get the films soon. teachermomtobe , I hope your health situation resolves itself soon and you can plan to move forward. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. peaseblossom55 , add me to those who teared up reading that. That is so sweet of your husband. goldenlove3 , hope your transfer goes smoothly. setsuna17 , I want a Fitbit that measures HR! That's a great Valentine's Day gift. cateyes , I hope the injectables work well for you and you get more than one egg this time. I love the idea of a bracelet of significant moments, that is very sweet. juliayadda , hugs to you. I'm so sorry you are going through a loss. Please take care of yourself during this time. kleigh , I'm so very sorry for this cycle not working out. It's hard to let go of hope completely until you get that call. requiressnacks , I have so much hope for you for this cycle!
I mentioned this elsewhere on the forum, but I got bad news at my SHG last week. My OB still saw a significant uterine septum, which was supposed to be gone after my surgery last year. He called the RE who did the surgery, and the RE called me on Friday. He said he tends to be conservative when correcting septums, but he can take off more "if I want." How am I qualified to make that decision?? I trusted him to remove as much as possible without risking uterine rupture. I'm very confused about how to proceed. It would be very difficult to have to undergo a second surgery and be benched for a while.
I am supposed to call on CD1 to set up an MRI. That will give us a better view of what's going on. My mom is telling me that once I have the imaging, I should try to get a second opinion. I don't know though. I'm going to see what the RE says when I go in for the follow-up to the MRI.
ETA: QOTW: Well I feel guilty saying this, but my most memorable Valentine's was probably with my HS boyfriend. He saved up forever to get me a pearl necklace. I felt so grown up getting real jewelry, haha.
Post by kawaiikitsune on Feb 8, 2016 13:45:22 GMT -5
teachermomtobe - Glad you O'd and it did not develop into a cyst. Keeping you in my t&p's and sending you many healing vibes. FX the CT identifies the cause so you can get it taken care of and be on the road to recovery. peaseblossom55 - Glad the injects and stims are going well. Hooray for lots of follies. goldenlove3 - FX the prep goes great, as well as a smooth FET. setsuna17 - FX the meds are easy on you & for good news on Monday! cateyes - Crossing all the things for good news with your b/w! juliayadda - *hugs* I am so, so sorry for your loss. FX you won't need a D&C. kleigh - I am so sorry for the negative beta. Drink all the wine. *hugs* requiressnacks - FX for good news at your ultrasound. notagoddess - That is so beyond frustrating. You would think he would have used his own judgement as a doctor, instead of asking the patient. I am so sorry for this setback. FX you can get good news from the MRI.
Post by notagoddess on Feb 8, 2016 13:45:48 GMT -5
requiressnacks, yes I could try to get a second opinion. I could probably go to MGH in Boston since I am a patient there for another issue.
It does seem crazy. I'm not a dissatisfied customer at a restaurant sending back my overdone steak. I'm seeing the surgeon for the expertise to know how much to remove... I am in no way qualified to make that judgment based off of personal preference.
This guy is the top surgeon for this issue in my state, which admittedly is small. I am wondering if he fucked up, would he admit it?
For now it will be WTDS after bleeding stops and praying for no D&C. I am guessing it will 7ish weeks before a natural cycle which I suspect will be a TTA and hopefully an IUI for the following cycle.
I have all things crossed for you Kali and Longhorn.
So many hugs to you. Sorry for your loss and that you are back here.
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I just want to shout out to longhornwino0907 & kaliRN!! I know y'all check in on 3T but I'm excited in GKU for y'all!!! I'm glad y'all are having an amazing trip; it sounds like y'all are having so much fun! Crossing everything for good fert numbers and sticky embies tomorrow!!!
I second (or fifth or whatever # we are in) the above!
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requiressnacks , yes I could try to get a second opinion. I could probably go to MGH in Boston since I am a patient there for another issue.
It does seem crazy. I'm not a dissatisfied customer at a restaurant sending back my overdone steak. I'm seeing the surgeon for the expertise to know how much to remove... I am in no way qualified to make that judgment based off of personal preference.
This guy is the top surgeon for this issue in my state, which admittedly is small. I am wondering if he fucked up, would he admit it?
I guess there's a possibility he was just being conservative. But if that were his standard practice, I would have thought they would have given you an SHG ages ago so that you could evaluate if they needed to do it again. Regardless, I would be pissed. And I hope you can get it taken care of soon. Aren't you in Boston? I would have thought there would be lots of good surgeons.
requiressnacks , yes I could try to get a second opinion. I could probably go to MGH in Boston since I am a patient there for another issue.
It does seem crazy. I'm not a dissatisfied customer at a restaurant sending back my overdone steak. I'm seeing the surgeon for the expertise to know how much to remove... I am in no way qualified to make that judgment based off of personal preference.
This guy is the top surgeon for this issue in my state, which admittedly is small. I am wondering if he fucked up, would he admit it?
I guess there's a possibility he was just being conservative. But if that were his standard practice, I would have thought they would have given you an SHG ages ago so that you could evaluate if they needed to do it again. Regardless, I would be pissed. And I hope you can get it taken care of soon. Aren't you in Boston? I would have thought there would be lots of good surgeons.
Post by teachermomtobe on Feb 8, 2016 14:07:00 GMT -5
notagoddess, Ugh that is super frustrating. I agree that maybe getting a second opinion is warranted. Like you said, you went to the surgeon for their expertise. It shouldn't be up to you to make the call. Since you can get to Boston I'd start looking into surgeons there. I live right outside Boston and know that some of the world's best hospitals are there.
For now it will be WTDS after bleeding stops and praying for no D&C. I am guessing it will 7ish weeks before a natural cycle which I suspect will be a TTA and hopefully an IUI for the following cycle.
I have all things crossed for you Kali and Longhorn.
Post by longhornwino0907 on Feb 8, 2016 14:12:54 GMT -5
notagoddess, that's ridiculous. "If you want"?!?!?! I'd get a second opinion, personally. He's the one qualified to make that decision; shouldn't be leaving it up to the patient.
juliayadda I am so sorry about your loss kleigh, sorry about the BFN notagoddess, I am sorry you got that news, how frustrating. Sounds like second opinion would be a good idea.
So we met with the RE on Friday and came up with a tentative plan. The results of all the tests looked normal so we are in the unexplained category which is frustrating. Also she is nervous about doing any fertility treatments that can increase the odds of multiples. She is concerned that with my history that having a risky pregnancy because of complication with multiples on top of my increased risk of complications would be too much. So she wants me to meet with the MFM to see if she'd rather me go the route of clomid with IUI and only proceed if there are two follicles or go straight to IVF.
So for this cycle we are doing monitoring with a trigger shot to help time things better. I brought up to her that I was concerned about the 17mm follicle and not ovulating until several days later. She agreed that was weird and we were both happy with this as the game plan for cycle 1.
For now it will be WTDS after bleeding stops and praying for no D&C. I am guessing it will 7ish weeks before a natural cycle which I suspect will be a TTA and hopefully an IUI for the following cycle.
I have all things crossed for you Kali and Longhorn.
thinking of you longhornwino0907 and kaliRN ! hope your transfers go great tomorrow! kawaiikitsune hope you get your more detailed results soon! teachermomtobe sorry you are dealing with this. hope the CT scan goes well and gives you some answers. peaseblossom55 have a great time at acupuncture! I really love it. goldenlove3 good luck this week! setsuna17 yay for getting things started! best of luck this cycle. cateyes good luck! I hope they can get you more than one this cycle. juliayadda I am so sorry for your loss. big hugs. kleigh I'm sorry for the BFN. hope CD1 shows soon and enjoy your wine requiressnacks good luck this cycle! notagoddess I'm so sorry for the bad news. I hope the MRI goes well. I would probably get a second opinion in your shoes. jense927 I'm glad your appt went well. good luck this cycle.
AFM, I triggered this weekend with 5 follicles and did an IUI yesterday. definitely a big change from my past cycles where I've only gotten one follicle. On progesterone and trying to go beta or bust.
Post by teachermomtobe on Feb 8, 2016 14:41:00 GMT -5
Oh and this whole medical set back has me thinking about what treatment options we have available. 3 months of Clomid and IUIs failed. Right before I got sick I had met with my RE and we were going to try up to 3 months of Femara with IUIs and if that didn't work go to IVF. I liked that plan. Now I'm thinking maybe we go right to IVF if my dr will approve it. I am sick and tired of waiting. I know our journey is short compared to so many others but that doesn't make it easier. The RE had said we could possibly move ahead with IVF before finishing 3 cycles on Femara. Once I know what's up with me and an expected timeline I may contact her again to discuss this possibility.
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