~3T Check-In~

amandaf6383 · October 2013

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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 troubletrying 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 favorite scary movie/scary activity?

FFC/AW of the Week (no rules):

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- akcrrr: TTC since December 2010, DX: unexplained IF with anovulation. Moving on to Clomid with IUI

- amandaf6383: TTC since July 2012. DX: PCOS. On Metformin. Clomid & getting healthy before pursuing IUI/IVF

- amccul20: TTC since December 2011, DX: unexplained IF with mild MFI

- Barbbhoww: TTC since April 2011, DX: PCOS

-BioGirl21: TTC since September 2001, DX: none yet

-Ceciliam21: 3 years TTC. DX: PCOS/Anovulatory.

-CincodeMayoLove: TTC since 2008, DX: unexplained IF with irregular ovulation and low progesterone.

-davidandheather: TTC since 2007, DX; endo, hypothyroidism, MFI. Failed IUI and IVF. Miscarriage, Pursuing Adoption

-Destination09: TTC since February 2010, DX: PCOS, endo, MFI

-Ecinereb: TTC since August 2011, DX: PCOS, 2 IUI's resulting in a m/c and a CP. IUI #3 September 2013.

-ErinNicole0105: TTC since Jan. 2010, DX: unexplained infertility

-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. 5/20 - Clomid IUI

-IloveRedVino: DX: PCOS

-j&a09: TTC since October 2009, DX: PCOS & Unexplained MFI, IVF Summer 2012

-J+K0406 - TTC since Dec 2011 - unexplained, pursuing testing

-Laurasr1984: TTC since Jan 2011, off bcp March 2010.

-Littlelady77 ? TTC since Nov 2010, DX: DOR

-LooneyLife: TTC since May 2011, DX: Unexplained w/mild MFI

-LuckyAngel007 - TTC since July 2012; DX: MFI and ovulation issues - HSG completed - further testing needed

-Lulubunny1: TTC since March 2011, DX: MFI and slightly high prolactin. MRI shows no sign of tumor on pituitary, still needs HSG but all testing has been put on hold for now.

-MrsTRAV: TTC since March 2009, DX: Pituitary Microadenoma with surgery to remove tumor. Waiting on RE for treatment

-nfp147: TTC since Jan 2011, DX: crappy sperm

-poppies717 - TTC since Feb 2012, DX: unexplained. Moving to IVF in winter 2014

-PrincessLeah77 ? TTC since Feb 2012, DX: low ovarian reserve

-rccola1981: TTC since April 2011, DX: weak ovulation, hormonal imbalances, low sperm count and questionable morph

-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

-Sparklingdiamond: TTC since June 2011, DX: PCOS

-Sushilover0214: TTC since May 2010, took 4 cycles off, IVF in April 2013

-Thecuddleeffect: TTC since April 2011, DX: PCOS, Hypothyroid, incompetent cervix and DH with non-obstructive azoospermia. TAC April 2013, IVF ICSI #3 June 2013

-Xan921: TTC since March 2012. DX irregular and anovulatory cycles.

-UptownGirl2009: TTC since July 2012; First RE appt 9/18

Flamingo86 · October 2013

Calling the Dr today to see about an IUD. It's been hard b/c I feel like this is putting the nail in the coffin. I know they are going to want me to wait until I get my period. That's probably good b/c we were kind of careless this past month, hence wanting the IUD. I don't think I am pregnant though, but good just to be sure.

I don't really like scary movies.

FFC: My FB friend posted some sewing projects, including a pair of baby booties that she made for a gift, on FB. People jumped on the baby shoe picture with comments like "OMG BABY!!!!" and "it's about time!!!!!" She was like "yeah, not an announcement." Now they all look like idiots and I find it kind of gratifying.

LooneyLife · October 2013

I'm still waiting for this faux pregnancy to end. This weeks ultrasound showed a tiny bit of size growth (still not viable), enough to see my body hasn't gotten the message yet. I go back next week for another ultrasound and if nothing happens naturally before then we'll probably schedule the D&C. I don't want one but I also don't want this to continue for several more weeks.

QOTW: I don't necessarily have a favorite but I love all scary movies as long as I can watch at home with my hands or a pillow in front of my eyes.

LuckyAngel07 · October 2013

Joining you ladies. ((hugs)) @LooneyLife and @Flamingo86.

I marked today as CD1, because the spotting I've been having seemed heavy enough, but I'm still not having any of the gut-wrenching cramps that always accompany AF's grand arrival. I know this cycle didn't work; my body just needs to get the message and be done with it already. It's majorly bumming me out.

STILL waiting for a call from an insurance rep so I can figure out if further testing will be covered or not. If it's not, we pretty much can't make any moves until we've worked down some current debt/figured out how to pay for it. I might try talking to DH about seeing a urologist for the time being.

I love scary movies! I don't think I really have a favorite, although Paranormal Activity freaked me out more than most do. I've enjoyed things like ghost tours, but otherwise, I'm not a fan of actually being part of a scary situation (like Halloween haunted house tours with people jumping out at you). I'm better with haunted hay rides, though I haven't gone on one in years.

islandmonkey8 · October 2013

@Flamingo86 ((hugs)) I hate so much that you have to go through all this. I hope you get some peace soon.

@looneylife I'm so sorry you're still waiting. I can't even imagine. I hope it passes naturally and you don't have to d&c. ((hugs))

@luckyangel07 I hope AF finishes showing her face for you soon and that you get a call back with good news from your insurance company

Flamingo86 · October 2013

@looneylife I'm so sorry. I truly believe there are few things worse than having to walk around with a non-viable pregnancy inside you. I hope things can happen naturally, but in my experience the d&c wasn't nearly as bad as I had expected it to me. I psyched myself out way too much over it and it was over very quickly.

((Hugs))

LooneyLife · October 2013

Flamingo86 said:

@looneylife I'm so sorry. I truly believe there are few things worse than having to walk around with a non-viable pregnancy inside you. I hope things can happen naturally, but in my experience the d&c wasn't nearly as bad as I had expected it to me. I psyched myself out way too much over it and it was over very quickly.

((Hugs))

Thank you for these words. I think I've "made peace" with the fact that there is no baby. But in a way that complicates my feelings. I don't know where I belong. I know technically it's a miscarriage, but in my mind that's reserved for people losing a baby. There never was a baby in my case. It could be a defense mechanism, but I don't feel like I'm losing a child. I just feel like I've lost yet another chance at having a child. And to me there's a difference.

Anyway, I'm terrified of the experience of a natural miscarriage, but I'm also terrified of the D&C. I honestly want to give my body a chance but at the same time I'm ready to move on. It's a weird place to be.

CincodeMayoLove · October 2013

@looneylife @flamingo86 I'm so sorry to both of you. Love you both and hope both your situations go smoother than expected

Gtky: I don't watch scary movies. They freak me the fuck out. Exorcist ruined that for me years ago. I do like the shining. Shaun of the Dead is my October movie. I watch it every year

CeciliaM21 · October 2013

nothing new. CD14. hoping it is not a long cycle so we can try again next month.

I do not like scary movies. Not one bit.

Flamingo and Looney, ((HUGS))

lb1117 · October 2013

Much love and hugs to you all, especially @looneylife and @flamingo86

amandaf6383 · October 2013

Love and hugs to everyone.

Nothing new. We're taking a break for this cycle to just decompress and enjoy each other. Maybe I'll O on my own, maybe not, I'm just not worrying about it.

I cannot believe you all are such scary movie WIMPS!!! :-P My best friends and I are horror movie connoisseurs. Best recent one: Insidious 2. Best all time: The Shining and The Exorcist. Hands down.

LooneyLife · October 2013

@mathgal1025 are you moving towards another natural IVF cycle? Or just unsure what's next? I wish you luck with whatever your next step is.

CeciliaM21 · October 2013

mathgal1025 said:

Trying to psych myself up to get the bloodwork done I need- part of the RPL panel and then the karotyping stuff. I can't decide it I'm just scared of more needles/hate the process or if not doing it is my mind's way of saying I'm done.
Hugs Flamingo. I'm not brave enough for that yet.
@ mathgal1025, I did the RPL and karotyping, it is only one needle, I was scared to do it too. ((HUGS))

CeciliaM21 · October 2013

mathgal1025 said:

C, in my mind I know its only 1 needle but I just can't make myself do it. I've had a ton more needles but this is hard. I think its because it is our last chance for any answers/solutions.

I know.

Sorry, girl. Don't rush, you will know when you are ready to move forward.

spin25 · October 2013

@Flamingo86 and @LooneyLife--huge hugs ladies.

@LuckyAngel07--hugs and fx for good news from the insurance rep

@CeciliaM21--fx for a short cycle!

@mathgal1025--GL with deciding about the bloodwork hon.

I'm a scary movie wimp too. I hate them!

LooneyLife · October 2013

mathgal1025 said:

@LooneyLife hugs to you too. I'm sorry you are going through this. Are you guys back at work yet? Since I'm DoD they called us back.

I'm not doing another NCIVF. I got pregnant again on my own in July and lost that really early. Everyone is now thinking that the ectopic was a random fluke since my other tube looks fine. They think I have other unknown issues that cause early repeat misscarriages.

I've also been diagnosed with Celiacs and have been Gfree (like 98%) since Feb. That is known to cause issues with early loss. I just don't know anymore. The specialist I saw ( a MFM doctor that looks into early loss since the REs in this area only focus on true IF and do IVF) wants us to check for chromosome issues in DH and me and finish a part of the RPL my doctor left off the lab slip. That is our last chance to get concrete answers, after that if it comes back fine, we have no idea what to do do help us.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I don't think I knew about your most recent loss. I hope that once you're ready for the rest of the RPL you can get some answers. It must be so frustrating to know that their could be a solution out there if you could just figure out the problem.

As for work, we're both still home and going crazy! The civilians at our base went back but I'm a contractor and we're not allowed to work until the budget is established. DH is not DoD so he's still home too. We at least know he'll get paid (eventually) but I won't, so I filed for unemployment at the beginning of the week. Aside from the financial part of it, we're balls deep in boredom (to borrow a quote from one of my new fav movies).

Uptowngirl2009 · October 2013

Hugs to everyone who needs them this week.

We're waiting for DH's SA results and I'm waiting for CD 1 to schedule my HSG. I'm expecting it by next weekend if I O'ed when I think I did. I'm testing tomorrow just to be sure since I want to have some drinks and I'm on CD 36 (I think).

I am not much for scary movies but Saw would be my favorite. The earlier ones were better than the later ones.

DangerMuffin23 · October 2013

amandaf6383 I will be joining you beautiful ladies in 3T from now on as well.

(TTC since July 2012)

Updates: DH's SA is tomorrow, More bloodwork for me tuesday along with my HSG. I will be soooo glad to have all this testing done but I'm sure the SECOND I'm done with it i'll be whining about how long the wait is for the follow-up appt.

QOTW: What is your favorite scary movie/scary activity?Mmm I love them all, even the kinda cheesy ones. If you want gross, go with Hostel or Saw, Spooky go with Paranormal activity, another classic is Amityville Horror. I used to love going to haunted houses during halloween season. Haven't been ina while though. Up in Jerome we have a haunted mansion and I want to spend the night there!

FFC/AW of the Week (no rules): Super FFC: (I'm a horrible horrible person for this) I feel like my bf who just announced shes nine weeks (started trying in august) doesn't deserve it, doesn't understand how lucky she is, and generally want to burst into tears every time I think about it. I feel like she should have had to try longer. I'm an angry bitter person. Please don't throw me out. Maybe one day I won't feel like that, but right now . . .sigh . . I do. I have no AW for this week because I've been a sad little mop and have done very little thats productive.

amandaf6383 · October 2013

@mathgal1025 - I'm hoping so hard that they figure out something for you soon!

seahorse01 · October 2013

@looneylife- I am so sorry you are stuck in limbo. It is the worst feeling.

@dangermuffin23- It's a hard position to be in. Don't beat yourself up- you feel what you feel. I know I've been in that position before and it sucked and it felt really unfair (because it fucking is). I am sure most 3Ters can sympathize with where you are right now, and I am sorry. All the feels.

I want to freaking hug all of you troopers, and I don't even like touching people.

lb1117 · October 2013

@mathgal1025 - I'm really sorry for everything you've been through, especially the most recent loss. I hope the testing helps figure things out better for you.

@dangermuffin23 - It really sucks. It's ok to feel however you need to feel right now. ((hugs))

LuckyAngel07 · October 2013

seahorse01 said:

I want to freaking hug all of you troopers, and I don't even like touching people.

DangerMuffin23 · October 2013

Thanks @seahorse01 and @lb1117. I really needed the support this week =((

Uptowngirl2009 · October 2013

@DangerMuffin23, as one of my friends messaged me and said yesterday, "You're allowed to feel sad and angry. Don't bury the feelings--let them flow." We all have felt that way from time to time. It's ok!

I'm happy (but sad at the same time) that you and @LuckyAngel07 are joining us over here. I wish no one had to go through this but at least we have such a great support system of ladies on this board! I don't know what I would do without it!

CincodeMayoLove · October 2013

@CeciliaM21 hope it goes quickly!
@LA, @math, and @DM (((hugs))) and loves to you

CincodeMayoLove · October 2013

And @seahorse01 fair warning: if I ever get the opportunity to meet you, I will hug you. A lot.

RockABye · October 2013

Man, I was going to name all those that need hugs, but there's so many this week

(((hugs))) and prayers for so many of you.

No update here. I've been so on edge just wondering if I'm going to O again and if so, when. I am temping again, so we'll see. I don't expect to see anything for a couple more weeks (if at all) though. It would be amazing if I was starting to O on my own again...

QOTW: I do NOT do scary movies. I hate being scared and freaked out and it just makes me angry. If I watch a scary movie, I don't sleep for days (weeks). The last "scary" movie I probably saw was in high school - I Know What You Did Last Summer... which is probably nothing compared to scary crap now!!

LuckyAngel07 · October 2013

RAB, I'm hoping you do O again!! ((Hugs)) to you, you wonderful supportive woman!

spongebobsquarepanties · October 2013

I am rejoining here, if that's okay.

*Hugs* for for the group. Sending positive vibes to everyone.

Update - consult with new RE on the 29th. I'm pretty pumped but terrified. I am pro ivf for other people but I don't know if I can actually go through with this. Can't someone just give me their baby already?

I love Shaun of tge Dead and Hot Fuzz. Although that doesn't really qualify. We love watching old black and white zombie films. Also, October mean s Hocus Pocus and Ernest Saves Halloween. Oh and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Xan921 · October 2013

I actually have an update this week. We had our first RE appointment yesterday so now we're just waiting for CD1 to start my tests and Dh's S/A which will be in mid-November. I don't think I've ever wanted to start bleeding so bad in my life.

Ohh I love scary movies. Horror is my favorite genre. I love The Shining, The Amityville Horror and most recently really liked Sinister. Oh, and Dawn of the Dead is probably my favorite.

BruinsBabe33 · October 2013

Sending everyone lots of love an hugs. You ladies are amazing and so ridiculously strong.

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