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Broken Ute/Crappy Sperm Check-In!!
If you have any changes to this list, wish to be removed, added, or have graduated (yay!), please shoot me a PM.
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: Fill In The Blanks: When 3T gets to be too much to bear, my go-to for feeling better is _________.
FFC/AW of the Week (no rules):
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3T
- 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
- Barbbhoww: TTC since April 2011, DX: PCOS
-BioGirl21: TTC since September 2001, DX: none yet
-brij2006: TTC since 4/13 DX: PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles); further treatment Winter 2015
-Ceciliam21: 3 years TTC. DX: PCOS/Anovulatory.
-davidandheather: TTC since 2007, DX; endo, hypothyroidism, MFI. Failed IUI and IVF. Miscarriage, Pursuing Adoption
-Destination09: TTC since February 2010, DX: PCOS, endo, MFI
-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 - 2 unsuccessful Clomid + IUI cycles, and now waiting to start IVF in Summer 2014.
-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
-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: 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.
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QOTW: Fill In The Blanks: When 3T gets to be too much to bear, my go-to for feeling better is Klonopin and alcohol. Sometimes mashed potatoes.
"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!
Just temping and hoping my body does something. Also doing some of the PCOS diet to maybe make things work, but I'm not feeling hopeful about it. My Dr wants me to come in if this cycle goes to 90 days, and we'll run some bloodwork again. He wants to see if anything has changes since the loss.
QOTW: Fill In The Blanks: When 3T gets to be too much to bear, my go-to for feeling better is going for a run and just crying. I know if I don't deal with it that way, then I'll eat my feelings.
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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QOTW: Fill In The Blanks: When 3T gets to be too much to bear, my go-to for feeling better is retail therapy while talking to Panderp, Fajita or candj428.
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
Nothing new here. Will probably begrugingly start Provera tomorrow or Saturday. I need to look at the calendar and figure out when I don't want AF to show up since I sadly get the chance to "schedule" her again. Blah.
QOTW: Fill In The Blanks: When 3T gets to be too much to bear, my go-to for feeling better is SHOPPING all by myself... even just window shopping. Or a big bowl of mac n cheese and crap TV like the Kardashians, Sister Wives, or Honey Boo Boo...
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.
QOTW: I haven't reached the point of unbearable yet, but I'd imagine I'd turn to TV and sleep to tune out.
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
IUI #4 tomorrow, 8th medicated cycle. Not holding out much hope. Only 1 dominant follicle and crap lining. They'll be putting me on estrogen supplements next round to try and thicken it up.
QOTW: Fill In The Blanks: When 3T gets to be too much to bear, my go-to for feeling better is wine and letting myself cry it out. I'm fucking over it today. Bleh.
Sending love to all you wonderful ladies!
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad sperm@sweetpotato123 - GL to you tomorrow! Out of curiosity, how come they're not starting you on estrogen supplements now, with this cycle? I had the same problem with my lining with the second IUI/meds cycle (borderline on the first), and they started me on estrogen (a tablet vaginally) that same cycle. Obviously, everybody's different but just wondering! Hoping for the best for you!
Updates: I am expecting to O' this weekend, and (FFC) have been sexting DH (for the first time ever) since we haven't seen each other because of my job since Sunday. That is so stinking fun... not sure why it took us 6 years to figure that out! Looking forward to some crazy ST.
Also, continuing on supplements, green tea, and charting/OPK's. So far, no side effects at all from the DHEA (was a little nervous with everything I was reading about acne, facial hair, deeper voice - yikes!), but hoping it's not because it is still too soon in the game!
QOTW: Fill in the blanks: When 3T gets to be too much to bear, my go-to for feeling better is having a nice glass (or bottle) of wine.
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
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@amandaf6383 Good luck with the PCOS/Vegan diet. If you have any questions, you know where to reach me. You can do this!
@sweetpotato123 Good luck tomorrow!
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
www.5yearstonever.blogspot.com
I don't know that 3T has been too much to deal with yet. I mean, I have my sad/psycho moments, but I don't know, I guess I've always kept hope. A BFN this time, though, might do it. I'm really scared of what it would do to me. I'm in a good place and am truly afraid that this will be 900 steps backwards if it doesn't work.
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
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.
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
Me: HSG came back normal!!! I got like 6 vials of blood taken this morning from the Endo. I have an appt to see her in two weeks and will hopefully get some answers to move forward. OB called me yesterday and said that once I'm on meds/have a plan with Endo, she will start me on Clomid.
I'm still in the beginning phases of 3T so not much right now. I do already know that I use sweets to comfort myself, and I need to work on that.
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15
I am still on BCP until 1/29, and it's making me crazy poppies. I hate BCP so much. Injects should be here tomorrow!
QOTW: Cry to DH, who is so patient and kind. I am a lucky lady.
AW: DH bought me a pretty necklace when he was in NYC from my favorite place. He is so sweet. He wanted to buy this for our wedding, but I wouldn't let him spend the money. He went back and bought it for me "because you've put your body through a lot, and you're doing it again." love him!
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)