GKU Informal IF check-in 3/7

[ceejay]

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 you had to only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you pick?

[teachermomtobe]

Thanks ceejay for starting!

My appendectomy on Thursday went well and I'm home this week recovering. After my follow up in a few weeks I will contact my RE to discuss when we can get back to TTC. I'm glad these weeks of TTA have gone quickly and I'm hopeful for our next cycle whenever that may be!

GTKY: All of the carbs! I seriously love Chex Mix!

[notagoddess]

I got the results back from my initial testing with the OB.

The good news is that my MRI showed that the septum was almost completely gone, indicating the surgery was successful! It's a more definitive test than the SHG I had last month. I am so relieved.

MH's SA was good, too.

The OB said my CD 3 blood work was off, though. He didn't give too many details except that my LH levels were too high. He said the next step is to see the RE, who will probably prescribe a fertility drug. My appointment is March 21.

GTKY: I thought I couldn't get sick of Nutella so I ate it everyday a few years back. I did eventually get sick of it

[peaseblossom55]

I stopped BCP yesterday and on Friday is my baseline u/s and blood work, assuming all looks good I start stimming on Saturday. I'm excited to get this cycle going.

ETA I forgot the QOTW:

Pasta, there is so much you can do with pasta. I also miss pasta so much.  

[snakefisherbub]

Day 42 no period or positive. Fuck you body. Get your act together, this is ridiculous. This has never happened before and I'm upset and really down in the dumps about it.

[teachermomtobe]

notagoddess, glad your MRI results and YH's SA results were good. Looking at your charts it looks like you O pretty regularly on your own. I'd be interested to hear what the RE says about fertility meds. I know meds can make you have a "stronger" O even if you already O.

peaseblossom55, let's get this party started!

[rooskie]

H's sperm made it to Massachusetts but we haven't gotten the test results yet. I'm on CD16 and will call to set up a SA for count when AF comes at the end of this month.

QOTW - quesadillas. So many options.

[Rama]

Mar 7, 2016 13:05:50 GMT -5 snakefisherbub said:

Day 42 no period or positive. Fuck you body. Get your act together, this is ridiculous. This has never happened before and I'm upset and really down in the dumps about it.

*squeeeeeeeeeeeze*

[peaseblossom55]

rooskie, glad H's sperm made it to MA!!

teachermomtobe, hopefully you are off the bench soon.

notagoddess, glad to hear the septum is almost gone!! Good luck with the RE appointment I hope it goes well.

snakefisherbub, I'm so sorry about this cycle. It's so frustrating, I've been there before CD 40 something or 50 something with no period or BFP. I hope it ends soon and it's just a one off thing.

[Rama]

Hey, ladies. Long time no see.

Casually NTNP/TTC right now. MrRama actually asked me to maybe start OPKs again, so I guess we're kind of moving in that direction.

However, he just got laid off on Monday, so we've been dealing with that stress, especially because it happened out of nowhere. The small business he worked for just couldn't pay his salary anymore.

We do really want to get me pregnant (he cried because him losing his job meant us not going back to treatment any time soon), but obviously terrified of what would happen if I do. We've decided that since it's a long shot anyway, there's no reason for us to avoid and if we hit the jackpot, we will suck up our pride and ask for help from our parents, assuming he doesn't have a new job at that point.

All in all, I'm stressed out, but okay. So don't worry too much about me. :)

Hugs, handholds, and hopes for everyone looking for them. I'm always wishing the best for each of you. <3

[peaseblossom55]

So many hugs Rama, I hope H is able to find a new job quickly.

[snakefisherbub]

Mar 7, 2016 13:35:12 GMT -5 Rama said:

Hey, ladies. Long time no see.

Casually NTNP/TTC right now. MrRama actually asked me to maybe start OPKs again, so I guess we're kind of moving in that direction.

However, he just got laid off on Monday, so we've been dealing with that stress, especially because it happened out of nowhere. The small business he worked for just couldn't pay his salary anymore.

We do really want to get me pregnant (he cried because him losing his job meant us not going back to treatment any time soon), but obviously terrified of what would happen if I do. We've decided that since it's a long shot anyway, there's no reason for us to avoid and if we hit the jackpot, we will suck up our pride and ask for help from our parents, assuming he doesn't have a new job at that point.

All in all, I'm stressed out, but okay. So don't worry too much about me.

Hugs, handholds, and hopes for everyone looking for them. I'm always wishing the best for each of you.

I ♡ you. I've been thinking about you a lot. Extra squishy booboe hugs for you.

[rooskie]

Hugs Rama & snakefisherbub

[butlerfan]

snakefisherbub and Rama all the hugs.

[kleigh]

teachermomtobe I'm so glad to hear you're home recovering, hopefully you guys are cleared to start again soon !
notagoddess Well that is quite an interesting turn, I'm glad the MRI looked good and that YH SA did also!
peaseblossom55 Many good wishes for you this cycle
rooskie Yaaaay for semen getting to MA safe and sound!
snakefisherbub I'm so sorry for the shitty cycle.. I hope either a bfp or CD1 shows up soon so you can get on with it.
Rama I'm sorry to hear about Mr Ramas lay off :-( However I am happy to hear that you are both in agreement about NTNP/TTC. If only perfect circumstance was something we could arrange.



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**Trigger warning (bfp and cp)**


Well I'll be damned... After four freaaaakkkinnnggg years, yes four years this current cycle, I'm freaking pregnant!!
I tested this weekend bc I hate getting the negative beta results call at work (today) without proper emotional preparation and it was positive but of course I found every reason not to believe it - think from having a CP a couple cycles ago I didn't want to get my hopes up only to be crushed.

Well I just got the call from my REs office and betas are just over 1,000 which she said is really good. I go back Wednesday to make sure they are doubling; is it ok if I stick around through then?

Edited to fix tags.

Also the QOTW: I agree that pasta is sooo versatile so that's such a good choice!!

[requiressnacks]

teachermomtobe, glad the appendectomy went well!
notagoddess, great news about the septum.
peaseblossom55, glad you're getting started already!
Hugs, snakefisherbub. bodies are such assholes.
rooskie, so glad the sperm made it there OK.
Rama, I am so sorry you're here and so sorry to hear about YH losing his job! Talk about stress.

AFM, doing another clomid/IUI cycle. My monitoring appointment is on Wednesday and hopefully we'll do the IUI this weekend. I am in Florida Thursday/Friday so that would be a real mindfuck if my body decides to O crazy early. Hoping that isn't the case.

QOTW: I could live on pizza forever. No question.

[requiressnacks]

Holy crap - congratulations kleigh!!! Must have been that hottie doctor that made all the difference.

[Rama]

Mar 7, 2016 14:44:51 GMT -5 kleigh said:

SPOILER: Click to show

I'm freaking pregnant!!

OH MY GOD YESSSSS! So many congrats! !!

Absolutely feel free to hang out as long as you need.

[teachermomtobe]

Congrats kleigh!!!

[kleigh]

Mar 7, 2016 14:47:16 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Holy crap - congratulations kleigh!!! Must have been that hottie doctor that made all the difference.

See he did both my IUIs this cycle - so yeah basically he knocked me up. I'mma go with that.

[butlerfan]

kleigh congrats!

[snakefisherbub]

Mar 7, 2016 14:44:51 GMT -5 kleigh said:

teachermomtobe I'm so glad to hear you're home recovering, hopefully you guys are cleared to start again soon !
notagoddess Well that is quite an interesting turn, I'm glad the MRI looked good and that YH SA did also!
peaseblossom55 Many good wishes for you this cycle
rooskie Yaaaay for semen getting to MA safe and sound!
snakefisherbub I'm so sorry for the shitty cycle.. I hope either a bfp or CD1 shows up soon so you can get on with it.
Rama I'm sorry to hear about Mr Ramas lay off :-( However I am happy to hear that you are both in agreement about NTNP/TTC. If only perfect circumstance was something we could arrange.



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**Trigger warning (bfp and cp)**


Well I'll be damned... After four freaaaakkkinnnggg years, yes four years this current cycle, I'm freaking pregnant!!
I tested this weekend bc I hate getting the negative beta results call at work (today) without proper emotional preparation and it was positive but of course I found every reason not to believe it - think from having a CP a couple cycles ago I didn't want to get my hopes up only to be crushed.

Well I just got the call from my REs office and betas are just over 1,000 which she said is really good. I go back Wednesday to make sure they are doubling; is it ok if I stick around through then?

Edited to fix tags.

Also the QOTW: I agree that pasta is sooo versatile so that's such a good choice!!

Omg fuck yeah! Congrats!

[peaseblossom55]

Congrats kleigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wannabmama]

Congrats kleigh that's great news!

snakefisherbub I'm sorry that cycle sounds so frustrating, hope it ends soon!

Rama sorry about Mr. Rama's job. Since there's never a perfect time to be KU, it seems, I think you're right to keep trying.

Hope your body cooperates requiressnacks

notagoddess glad most of the tests look good, I'll be interested in what your RE suggests for the "off" blood work.

Glad you're healing up teachermomtobe hope you're back at it soon!

I'm waiting on AF so I can schedule my bw and u/s other the go ahead to start IVF #1...got all the meds Friday. Just waiting...waiting...now.
GTKY: pizza, as long as I'm allowed to play around with the toppings

[thelittleredm]

Well, since this last cycle was a bust, I have decided to come out of lurkdom and start participating here if you'll have me. So, paging cateyes!

I have no diagnosis of IF but we've been trying for 13 cycles with zero pregnancy (just started cycle 14 today). My new OB had bloodwork ordered last Friday so just waiting for results. She doesn't think anything is wrong on my end but just wanted to make sure everything checks out before we set an appointment to get H examined and an SA done.

GTKY: If I had to choose one food....I guess tacos. Mostly because I can have a lot of options that way. And you know...tacos.

[thelittleredm]

And so many congratulations kleigh!!!

[Evelyn3]

Congrats kleigh!!! So happy for you!

[Evelyn3]

thelittleredm welcome to the checkin! Hope you can get some answers from your tests!

wannabmama hope the waiting ends soon!

requiressnacks I hope O stays normal!!

Rama, sorry about your husbands job, hope he finds another quickly! Hugs!

rooskie, glad they made it to MA

snakefisherbub (hugs) hope it ends soon.

peaseblossom55 yay for starting soon!

notagoddess glad the septum is almost completely gone! Hopefully you get some more answers on the 21

teachermomtobe, glad to hear all is well. Hope time continues to pass quickly

ceejay thanks for starting!

QOTW: hmmm, pasta or potatoes!

AFM, just waiting. We decided to take a break this cycle, I didn't really want to go right into a FET, and kind of wanted to distance ourselves from the disappointment of last cycle not working. Now I'm not sure if April will work because of a trip we planned, so this may turn into 2 cycles off....
And our RE takes 6 weeks off sometime starting in June, so I'm really hoping we can get May and June in before they close. Hoping we only need May of course....

[onesweetworld]

Congratulations kleigh !!!

[easilyunamused]

Congrats kleigh!

I'm still waiting on the REs office to tell me how Hs SA went. I'm sure they have the results, he dropped it off a week ago Tuesday. I really feel like I'm invisible to this IF clinic.

I'm hating being on birth control. I'm having super heavy spotting right now at CD15 and cramps. I'm guessing that's normal, but I'm not a fan. Just feeling overall super down about everything and I want some good news.

I'll be back to tag when I'm on my lap top. Hugs!