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3T Check In
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FYI: We don't want to exclude some ladies, but this is a check in for ladies who are unfortunately having trouble trying to conceive (TTTC=3T). If you've been trying for more than a year and/or have been diagnosed with any form of infertility OR are now pursuing adoption or have decided to remain childless following a 3T journey, you are welcome to join us.
Updates: Ok ladies... where are we at this week? Testing, Procedures, Appointments, Adoption updates, Life updates? What’s going on, etc. Let's hear all about it!
QOTW: What was the best concert you've ever been to? (Can you tell I'm running out of question ideas lol)
FFC/AW of the Week (no rules):
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-Abt81813 - Graves Disease DX; Still testing for PCOS; Clomid cycle to start soon
--Aimothy: TTC since October 2009, DX: PCOS & Unexplained MFI, IVF Summer 2012
- amandaf6383: TTC since July 2012. DX: PCOS. On Metformin. Clomid & getting healthy before pursuing IUI/IVF
-brij2006: TTC since 4/13 DX: PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles); further treatment Winter 2015
-Flamingo86: TTC since July 2012, 4 losses. Dx: MTHFR, clotting issues, otherwise unexplained. Considering adoption.
-Frizby: TTC since July 2011, trying some natural remedies before moving forward.
- FutureMrsWright2012 - TTX since March 2012. DX: low AMH and decreased BAF count. 5/2013 - 2 unsuccessful Clomid + IUI cycles, and now waiting to start IVF in Summer 2014.
-Islandmonkey08 - TTC since January 2013. DX: Annovulatory/Unknown reason. IUI #1 currently happening Feb 2014.
-IloveRedVino: DX:Primary dx PCOS, secondary dx unexplained infertility. One stillbirth, one miscarriage, two failed IVF cycles. Exploring new options
-LooneyLife: TTC since May 2011, DX: Unexplained w/mild MFI
-poppies717 - TTC since Feb 2012, DX: unexplained. Moving to IVF in winter 2014
-rccola1981: TTC since April 2011, DX: dx to mild PCOS, endometriosis and low sperm count
-Rockabye: TTC since Dec 2008, DX: PCOS with no ovulation at all. 2 failed Clomid/IUI cycles. Injectables April 2013 = BFN.
-Seahorsey: TTC since October 2008, DX:Unexplained IF with failed IUIs and IVFs
-Sweetpotato123 - Diagnosed with PCOS August 2012, all tests clear for both me and Mr (will be doing another HSG hopefully in December just in case) . 4 unsuccessful rounds of Clomid, 3 femara/inject iuis with 1 chemical and one miscarriage just shy of 6 weeks. Going for more testing to look at cause of losses and trying to stay hopeful.
-Xan921: TTC since March 2012. DX irregular and anovulatory cycles; also DX with Complex Endometrial Hyperplasia.
-Ystaalenburg: TTC since February 2012 DX: PCOS @ 16; Currently taking break after 2 failed treatment cycles.
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QOTW: Probably a Dave Matthews or Kenny Chesney concert although I can't single out just one.
dx: Unexplained IF (mild MFI)
TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN
IVF #1 (May 2013): Antagonist Protocol:24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
IVF #2 (August 2013): Lupron Stop Protocol:
28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
FET #1 (April 2014): transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
C.J. born 01/09/15
Good luck, Looney!
Updates: Nothing really going on in my ute. As usual. In other news, I became an aunt for the first time last night so I'm consumed with a whirlwind of weird emotions. Complete excitement and sorrow all at once. How is that possible?! I am hoping to leave work soon so I can go meet the nephew.
QOTW: What was the best concert you've ever been to? (Can you tell I'm running out of question ideas lol) Uhh... I have no idea.. I've been to a lot of fun ones
FFC/AW of the Week (no rules): I am totally using my new nephew as an excuse to leave early
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
We aren't sure what is next or when it'll be. We will not rush to any decisions.
My WTF appt with the RE is on Monday. I do want to hear what he would recommend if we were to try again, but if we did do IVF again, I would switch clinics. I'm still going to see him, but only to find out his thoughts. I'm also going to get an opinion from another doctor at the other clinic. I just want to stash away the info. I am 30, so we have time to make decisions.
I'm also seeing an adoption lawyer. I met with an adoption counselor a few weeks/months ago, but didn't feel like I got much info. An attorney is probably a better route. I should probably start visiting the adoption board on TB. I don't even know where/how to start.
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
@looneylife Good luck!
Updates: Nothing really. Hoping to get more information this weekend from my dietitian about going 100% gluten free, then starting that along with the PCOS diet.
QOTW: Close tie between BSB and Rascal Flatts.
FFC/AW: We paid off 7.5 of H's and I's student loans on Monday. It feels so good knowing we're almost 1/4 the way through our debt.
TTC since 1/13 DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)
Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system.
Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340 Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
Riley Elaine born 2/16/15
TTC 2.0 6/15
Chemical Pregnancy 9/15
Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
BFP 9/16 EDD 6/3/17
Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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Update: see other post. Trying to be positive but realistic. Our other embryo didn't freeze, so we'd be back to square one if this doesn't take.
QOTW: DH and I went to the Bahamas for his company's Club a few years ago. The company brought in Bruno Mars. He is a.freaking.mazing. So talented!!!! DH hates concerts but would see him again.
@looneylife – Everything crossed for you this upcoming cycle! So exciting!
@rockabye – Congrats on becoming an aunt! I’m sure it is a whirlwind of emotions, but your nephew is a lucky little boy!
@iloveredvino – ((hugs)) I hope AF shows her face so you can move on.
@brij2006 – Congrats on paying off a bunch of loans!
@poppies717 – I can’t say enough how hard I still have everything crossed for you!
Me -
Updates: Just waiting for AF. RE said to call him if I didn't have AF in 2 weeks when last we spoke. Two weeks was yesterday but since I started spotting I haven't called. Would you, or would you just wait it out?
QOTW: Probably 311 this past year. I had such a blast! But really I've never been to a concert I hated.
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I have an appointment on 3/31 to start testing.
QOTW- I haven't been to too many concerts. My sister and I go to our local JingleFest concert every December and it always has great up and coming artists.
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Nothing going on here. We missed the seminar for the chance to win a free IVF- I guess my heart wasn't in it.
Best concert was Rockfest '97
"I DO NOT love that you think so many things revolve around you. I know you're bitter. I get it. But I'm over your feelings." The best person on the internet ever!
TTC#2 4/14
A Parachute in an Oak Tree: A World of Love
@LooneyLife- so excited for you and wishing you tons of luck!
@RockABye- congrats on being an aunt! I can't imagine the myriad of emotions you're feeling, but I know you will be amazing and spoil him rotten.
@iloveredvino- thinking of you and sending lots of hugs.
@poppies717- staying hopeful and sending positive vibes your way.
@seahorse01- I thought the same thing earlier today
Nothing exciting here. In another 2ww. Mr and I decided we will move forward with IVF in the summer, but will try one more IUI while we are waiting- what the hell. Positive news is that Merck gave me a free follistim pen and catridge since the last one was defective.
Hmmm, I've been to lots of fun concerts, but I think the best overall vibe was Jimmy Buffett.
dx: Unexplained IF (mild MFI)
TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN
IVF #1 (May 2013): Antagonist Protocol:24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
IVF #2 (August 2013): Lupron Stop Protocol:
28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
FET #1 (April 2014): transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
C.J. born 01/09/15
I don't quite know how I feel about that. I expected bigger, clearer emotions. But I'm just like 'meh, here we go.'
So- here we go.
QOTW: that's very difficult. Individual was Billy Joel, but Life is Good Festival had had some great acts too!
After 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad spermAfter 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
Other than that, nothing new year. Running. And trying to eat healthy.
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
Aw: I've been eating healthy all week! And I turned down sweets! Hoping I can continue this and exercising.
QOTW: I've been to so many amazing concerts! Recently JT was awesome! Grace Potter and the Nocternals and the Eagles. I have so many flooding in my mind now!
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
@looneylife - hope this is it!
@rockabye - have fun with your new nephew!
@iloveredvino - Love you!
@poppies717 - Hope this you are not out, and that this is it for you!
@amandaf3683 That is so awesome that you are doing T25! Keep up the great work!
@zamboni00 Good luck with everything!
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
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FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
Baby Boy born 5.3.15