I had a 23 day cycle so we are going to continue with TTA for atleast one more cycle. We're finally moving next week and I would prefer to be all settled into our new place before we start again.
Haaaaaaai Been MIA for a bit, between work and being away. Same old same old here. Waiting for FET either April or May. Will depend on timing. Found out embryos are frozen together, nurse says they thaw both, transfer 1 and allow other to go to day 5 and refreeze. I'm not thrilled, but hoping for the best outcome.
It's been a bad IF day. Pregnancy is everywhere. I use FB for work, and got bombarded by a "I'm being induced" announcement, and this evening my closest, oldest friend announced out of nowhere on FB today. Was not expecting that at all. I've unfollowed a bunch of people, I guess I'm reaching the point I can't handle it anymore.
****** – sorry for the BFN. Glad you are working through your options peaseblossom55 – all the ((hugs)). GL with the IUI achromia – FX for this IUI. Glad they are starting monitoring earlier this time. emilie – Sorry you are going on to IUI #4. Yay for polyp-free ute! setsuna17 – Sorry for the wisdom teeth out. Eat all the frosties. And take all the meds. snakefisherbub – Glad you and YH are talking about going back to the RE. ohinvrtedworld – Sorry for the church announcements. Ours get announced in the “Prayer Requests” and its always hard. easilyunamused – Happy Birthday!!!! ceejay – Sorry for AF. Get that HSG scheduled so you can do your IUI! notagoddess – *hugs* Sorry your RE appointment didn’t go very good and you are going through the depression. IF sucks. lilsneezy – FX for good test results. kawaiikitsune – TP to your RE not sending the info over. thelittleredm – sorry for the bloat – I always drink more water when I get bloated. I figure if I feel bloated I might as well hydrate to the bloat too. teachermomtobe – GL with your IUI! Hope you don’t have to go on to IVF. @wallflwr926 – YAY for finally moving!!!! Evelyn3 – Sorry for the bad IF day.
Post by teachermomtobe on Mar 29, 2016 5:56:42 GMT -5
Evelyn3, sorry you had a bad IF day. I have hidden many people on FB because of this. It sucks that your friend didn't tell you before the announcement so you wouldn't have been blindsided. Also, FX that all goes well with thawing and refreezing your embryo.
****** sorry about the BFN but I am glad to hear you've been feeling optimistic! rooskie I hope the SA goes good today! peaseblossom55 Sorry that IVF#2 was a bust. Good luck with IUI achromia, Good luck with IUI#3 I hope you can catch the egg in time! emilie yay for a polyp free ute! Good luck! ceejay, ahh good luck with IUI #1! notagoddess sorry to hear about the news at the RE. I hope your DH comes around. @evelyn3 sorry for the tough IF day. Announcements on can be like a gut punch
AFM, The trigger only cycle was a bust so this cycle is clomid + trigger + IUI. I am on CD5 and have taken 3 clomid pills so far. No real side affects... yet anyways. I am nervous and excited. I feel like I have hope again trying something so different after doing the same thing for 14 months. I have a monitoring appointment on Saturday to see how the follies are looking.
Hi all! I've been MIA a lot - work has been insane. I don't have time to tag (will try to later) but lots of love and big squishy hugs to everyone who needs them.
AFM, I'm CD 14 on natural cycle 3 with the RE. I'm worried that the work-related stress of the last week or two (which has been through the roof) will mess up this cycle - I've been terrible about using OPKs, started temping later than I would have liked and missed a few days, and I'm generally just feeling overwhelmed by life and out of whack. Going to try to HIO this week in case I O on time, but I feel zero enthusiasm for this cycle. I'm just in a very apathetic stage re: TTC.
QOTW: One of those private island resorts where you have your own little private hut out in the water but someone else will prepare your food. Glorious.
Post by ohinvrtedworld on Mar 29, 2016 12:21:54 GMT -5
teachermomtobe that sounds like a great plan! I’m glad you’re in a good place right now with how things are going. @wallflwr926 GL on moving and getting back into TTC again! Evelyn3 (hugs) that’s a frustrating thing to find out about your embryos, all the FX that they will do well! and I’m so sorry for the bad IF week. It does sometimes seem like everyone and their mom is pregnant right around you at once. jense927 glad you’re doing well on clomid so far and that you feel like you’re taking some good steps with iUI! FX!! daisy818 take care of yourself, i’m sorry that your cycle might be going crazy and that life is overwhelming. IF certainly doesn’t help with that.
QOTW: One of those private island resorts where you have your own little private hut out in the water but someone else will prepare your food. Glorious.
Anyone know anything about FSH/LH ratio? I got my CD3 bloodwork results and my FSH came back at 7.8 and my LH came back at 7.96. Everything I'm reading says that FSH should be equal to or higher than LH, and if your LH is higher then it could indicate PCOS. Are these numbers something I should be concerned about since my LH is slightly higher? Or it is so minuscule that it doesn't matter?
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
Leads me to a question of my own... do most of you get CD3 bloodwork done every month? Should I be getting it done monthly? (so everytime I do an IUI, or IVF, or FET)
Leads me to a question of my own... do most of you get CD3 bloodwork done every month? Should I be getting it done monthly? (so everytime I do an IUI, or IVF, or FET)
This is my first time getting it done and I've been seeing a RE for almost two years. I literally had to beg for it. Most people have it done during their initial testing and repeat if something is off. I didn't get any bloodwork done when I had my IUI's but I know a lot of people do. I guess it varies from clinic to clinic.
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 kawaiikitsune on Mar 30, 2016 19:05:27 GMT -5
I had CD3 b/w as part if my initial testing. My LH/FSH were normal so I have no advice there. I would assume you should have CD3 b/w done every year, just to make sure nothing has changed.
Leads me to a question of my own... do most of you get CD3 bloodwork done every month? Should I be getting it done monthly? (so everytime I do an IUI, or IVF, or FET)
This is my first time getting it done and I've been seeing a RE for almost two years. I literally had to beg for it. Most people have it done during their initial testing and repeat if something is off. I didn't get any bloodwork done when I had my IUI's but I know a lot of people do. I guess it varies from clinic to clinic.
Thanks! It is crazy to see how many differences there are between clinics. It can make you second-guess things. I am trying to just go over things before FET. If anything could be improved upon, I want to try and fix it.
Leads me to a question of my own... do most of you get CD3 bloodwork done every month? Should I be getting it done monthly? (so everytime I do an IUI, or IVF, or FET)
I got it done for the initial testing, but not for TI cycles. I did it again when I went back post lost. I've done it for every IVF cycle and will for the IUI.
Leads me to a question of my own... do most of you get CD3 bloodwork done every month? Should I be getting it done monthly? (so everytime I do an IUI, or IVF, or FET)
I had it done as part of my initial testing, and I'm having it again tomorrow for CD2 of my first IUI cycle. I'm under the impression that my RE does it before every medicated cycle.
Post by teachermomtobe on Mar 30, 2016 20:13:06 GMT -5
I had CD3 done with initial testing and not since for TI and IUIs. lilsneezy, You are very close to 1:1 and are within normal limits. From what I see online, LH should be a bit higher so I think you're definitely okay. Like someone else said, it's the 2:1 or 3:1 ratio you're looking for for PCOS.
I had CD3 done with initial testing and not since for TI and IUIs. lilsneezy, You are very close to 1:1 and are within normal limits. From what I see online, LH should be a bit higher so I think you're definitely okay. Like someone else said, it's the 2:1 or 3:1 ratio you're looking for for PCOS.
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
Leads me to a question of my own... do most of you get CD3 bloodwork done every month? Should I be getting it done monthly? (so everytime I do an IUI, or IVF, or FET)
Yes. I had it done for each and every medicated cycle.
Leads me to a question of my own... do most of you get CD3 bloodwork done every month? Should I be getting it done monthly? (so everytime I do an IUI, or IVF, or FET)
I only had it done once, during initial testing before we were starting our IUIs. Interesting how some people have it done each cycle! Would have cost me a fortune, so I would have probably declined, given the option.
Post by nerdykitten on Mar 31, 2016 8:43:09 GMT -5
I also only had my cd3 blood work only done once initially and different blood test to follow-up on some borderline numbers. After that though I only had the basic monitoring blood draws that go along with IVF and FET.
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.
{Click here to see more.} emilie, yay polyp-free ute! All the things crossed for you that this IUI goes well. Five follicles sounds good.
setsuna17, I hope you're feeling all right after the wisdom-tooth extraction. Your grad program sounds awesome! That's so exciting that you're getting started!
snakefisherbub, WOOO for your body finally getting its act together! I am glad to hear that you may be going back to the doctor soon.
ohinvrtedworld, hugs lady. I'm sorry church turned into such an upsetting event. Holidays really seem to bring out the AW-y announcements.
easilyunamused, happy belated birthday! Glad that you got to do your IUI at last. At my first one I think the post-wash numbers were similar, and the RE's office seemed to think it was fine. (Not that it was a successful attempt, but they were in the 25 million range at my second IUI and that one didn't result in a BFP either, so make of that what you will.)
ceejay, I'm sorry your body faked you out. I hope all's well to proceed with IUI #1 this time around!
notagoddess, that sucks. I'm sorry you're dealing with both medical uncertainty and uncertainty on the part of your DH. Hopefully he was just taken aback and reacting emotionally, and will come around. ((hugs))
lilsneezy, boo to traumatizing OB/GYN appointments! But I'm glad that you're getting things rolling again too. Hope your trip to Mexico is amazing!
kawaiikitsune, I'm starting to get annoyed at your old RE on your behalf! I'm sorry that they are complicating things even more than necessary. There is already enough waiting built in to IF without them dragging their feet! I'm sorry, lady.
thelittleredm, hope that you're feeling better and that the TWW is flying by!
teachermomtobe, yaaaay for coming off the bench! I'm glad you have a plan and a timeline that you're happy with.
@wallflwr926, hi! I'm happy to hear that your move date is rapidly approaching. Waiting for things beyond your control is super frustrating. Yay for being able to get started again!
Evelyn3, I've totally been there with unfollowing people because it's just too hard to be blindsided with announcements and pictures and stuff. I hope everything goes perfectly with your FET when it comes around - surely they know what they're doing with thawing and refreezing embies?
jense927, GL with your IUI cycle! I had zero noticeable side effects from clomid, so maybe you will get lucky in that way too.
daisy818, I'm sorry work has been so stressful lately. Try to take care of yourself. Hopefully work stress won't have much effect on your cycle anyway though - plenty of people don't temp or use OPKs and still get KU, so as long as you HIO you have a shot.
Post by ohinvrtedworld on Mar 31, 2016 10:46:03 GMT -5
easilyunamused I am not sure about what other doctors say about those numbers, but it's encouraging that it's more than what your doctor wanted! FX for you!
So I have a total noob question and Proboards' searching tool is not the most useful, bear with me or remind me if this is in a newbie blog post. Do most people's REs require a referral from an OB-GYN? Is there an insurance or cost benefit? I changed insurances and am in between OBs, and I emailed one of the RE offices in my area that I'm interested in checking out and the lady said they don't require a referral.
I just want to know if I ought to see an OB first for any reason with infertility purposes in mind or if I could just go to the RE since I can?
Post by wannabmama on Mar 31, 2016 10:50:53 GMT -5
@ohinvertedworld I needed it for my insurance, but I'm guessing that is an insurance-specific thing. I'd call your insurance company and ask (it probably is a way for them to monitor that you've been trying for the required time period, etc.)
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!
@ohinvertedworld I needed it for my insurance, but I'm guessing that is an insurance-specific thing. I'd call your insurance company and ask (it probably is a way for them to monitor that you've been trying for the required time period, etc.)
Gotcha. Calling them in general is probably a thing I should do anyway but this is definitely something I will want to know! Thanks
ohinvrtedworld, I agree that the need (or not) for a referral is usually related to your insurance. Most plans have a website that will tell you details about your coverage and what their referral policy is.
In my case, I didn't need the referral but I did have to call after meeting with my RE and enroll in the provider's infertility care program for them to authorize any payment for my testing and treatment.
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