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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 is your biggest pet peeve?
FFC/AW of the Week (no rules):
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3T
-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
-nfp147: No longer actively TTC but still amazing support to 3T family and deeply loved.
-poppies717 - TTC #1 since Feb. '12; dx - unexplained; 2 rounds of IVF in winter 2013-2014, 1 m/c; taking time to grieve
-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
-Sewilson33 - TTC since Dec. 2012; SA & BW came back great; Next step: HSG & RE
-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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Re: 3T Check In
Update: Just chart stalking myself. My temp jumped today so.... I dunno. Still trying to not get my hopes up because with my luck, the temp will be down again tomorrow. We'll see. I did feel some pangs yesterday afternoon somewhere around my left ovary area, but again, trying not to be hopeful. Time will tell.
FFC - I got a coke this morning because I feel blah.
QOTW: slow drivers. Or rather, other drivers in general.
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.
In my last IUI 2ww. Only 11 more days to go...
FFC- fertility meds and swollen ovaries make me ridiculously constipated. Ugh.
QOTD- poor grammar and impatient people.
~TTC Buddies with akcrrr and amandaf6383~
Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP! Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64 Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
I also found out that 2 of my Aunt's on my dad's side had ovarian cancer and now I'm researching this stuff like crazy and have to probably get tested at some point.
QOTW: Cigarette smoke, people who drive below the speed limit, litter bugs, laundry thrown on the floor instead of in a basket
FFC: DH and I are trying to the every day method up until a few days after I O. It was all fun and games on vacation now it just feels so planned, forced and unromantic.
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
GL!!
ETA: You too @sweetpotato123!
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
@islandmonkey8 & @sweetpotato123 Good luck to both of you. FX this is it!
@rockabye I really hope your chart continues to go up from here.
Updates: Just TTA. We decided that we're going to take this a month at a time right now.
My body is acting like it's gearing up to O. Which would be the first time since Clomid that I've O'd at a decent time in my cycle. But it gave me all the signs last cycle too and it didn't happen.
QOTW: What is your biggest pet peeve? People chewing with their mouth open or chomping/snapping gum.
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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I also had the conversation with the RE about how many we'll transfer. We want to do two. He prefers we transfer one but says he supports our decision to do two. I'm just so over doing all of this and want the best chance at a successful pregnancy. I know they say that your odds aren't any better by doing two instead of one, and that only your chance of twins goes up (doctor says 40%), but I just want this to work. Here's what I can't reconcile in my mind...if we transfer two, I feel there's a high probability we'll end up with twins, but if we transfer one I feel it won't work at all. Why can't I convince my brain to be logical about this?
QOTW: People tgat can't follow simple instructions.
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
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ETA: On fresh cycles they actually offer a cryo discount if you choose to do eSET.
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
GL @islandmonkey8 *cough*test*cough*
@Sweetpotato123, good luck! I hope the 2ww flies by!
@sewilson33 - I hope you O soon! And gl on the research. That sucks
@Looneylife - I don't blame you one bit. Your "logic" makes sense to me too and I'd probably do the same thing.
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.
@amandaf6383 - Congrats on the first official T25 routine!! That's pretty exciting!
@Looneylife - I would probably be pushing for 2 also. Deep down you know what's best for you and you should follow your gut.
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
@amandaf6383 - it also bothers me when others comment on my food. Don't get me wrong, I like to talk, but I feel like it forces unnecessary conversation.
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.
@sewilson33 – I hope you O soon! Also, my mom’s sister had ovarian cancer and my dad’s sister is on her 3rd resurgence of breast cancer and my doctors didn’t seem too concerned about an increased risk for me.
@brij2006 – I hope you O on your own! I’m glad to hear the diet is working so well.
@looneylife – I think I would be pushing for two as well. Even if it doesn’t statistically increase your chances of a BFP, if it gives you more hope I think the risk of multiples is worth it.
@amandaf6383 – Way to go on kicking T25’s ass. One day at a time is a great way to go forward. I need to get my ass to the gym again and you’re motivating me!
@ystaalenburg – I hope focusing on the diet and exercise helps to regulate your cycles while you take this break.
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
@sewilson33 - FX for O soon!
@sweetpotato123 - GL getting through this 2ww; I really hope this time is it!
@rockabye - I'm so chart stalking you to see if you really do O! That would be so exciting!
@looneylife - definitely insist the dr does whatever you decide you're most comfortable with. If you guys are okay with the possibility of multiples, then go for transferring 2; it's really your choice!
@amandaf6383 - pulling for you big time!
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
QOTW: Misusing words (to, too, two, their/there/they're, your/you're) and inappropriate apostrophes (No. You do not sign your Christmas card from The Smith's.) Also using the letter u and r to stand for words. Stop being lazy, jerk. It's two extra letters and it won't kill you to actually appear to be older than 7 years old when you text/type.
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
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.
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
u kno u luv me!
Seriously though, I couldn't agree more. It pained me to write that sentence up there. Nothing bothers me more than seeing an adult using textspeak like that. I know a bunch of folks who do, unfortunately, especially on FB. One of them has 2 masters degrees, is working on her doctorate, and sometimes I wonder if she knows that "you" and "are" are actual words. Makes me want to scream.
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.
Update: Tuesday's beta was 52; they anticipate it being at 0 in 2 weeks. I'm still sad.
QOTW: Anything basic grammar related. All of it!!!!!!!
@sewilson33 - good luck!
@sweetpotato123 - Good luck with the 2ww! Hope it ends happily!
@rockabye - hopefully you did O!
@looneylife - Definitely do what you are most comfortable with! It's your life!
@amandaf6383 - Yay for getting through the first workout! That's a huge accomplishment!
@aimothy Yay for keeping the weight off! You are an inspiration!
Update: 2ww for me too. I think I felt O pains on Monday and had a temp rise Tuesday. But, it still isn't as high a it normally gets. Could it be because I took Clomid this cycle? Now what I think is the worst part, the waiting game.
QOTW: bad drivers, incorrect grammar, and people who don't dress appropriately for the workplace.
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad sperm