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~3T Check In~

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edited February 2014 in Getting Pregnant

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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:  In honor of the upcoming (soon pleeeeease) season of spring, what is your favorite flower?

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

- 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. 5/2013 - 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: 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.

-Ystaalenburg: TTC since February 2012 DX: PCOS @ 16; Currently taking break after 2 failed treatment cycles.


Cheering on all of my 3T ladies!  DX with PCOS - 11/2012 DH S/A & HSG - Normal - Too many rounds of Clomid = BFNs - New RE 5/2014 - Repeat Testing - Losing 40lbs before injects/IUI



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Re: ~3T Check In~

  • Still not pregnant. Surprise.

    FFC: I haven't shaved me legs in farrrr too long.

    QOTW: Lilacs. Always, always. The sweet smell literally is intoxicating and it makes me nostalgic every time I smell it.

    Hope everyone is doing well!! 

    Cheering on all of my 3T ladies!  DX with PCOS - 11/2012 DH S/A & HSG - Normal - Too many rounds of Clomid = BFNs - New RE 5/2014 - Repeat Testing - Losing 40lbs before injects/IUI



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  • Update: after a lengthy call to my insurance company I start hcg injections after o this cycle. QOTW: I love daffodils and yellow roses.
    "I said what I meant and I meant what I said, an elephant's faithful 100%" Dr. Seuss, Horton Hatches The Egg. My Ovulation Chart Ttc buddies with LexiMS!
  • Update: nothing really. AF left and I'm going to start temping again sometime next week. Otherwise, life is stressfull and overwhelming at the moment. I'll survive though

    QOTW: I love hydrageas. Oo and paperwhites. And daisies. AND daffodils. I just love flowers!

     

    In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!


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    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.  


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  • Update: DH and I made it to the hotel by the clinic. We live over an hour away, and with this storm, we didn't want to chance anything. 9:45 tomorrow!!!!!!
    Random: the King of Queens episode that's on is when they get fertility testing. Signs?
    QOTW: Calla lillies!
    I'm watching KoQ too.  I feel like this episode is on all of the time.  And every time I watch it I'm mentally pointing out everything that's wrong with it, haha





    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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  • No updates here!

    QOTW: I love tulips and roses.

    Hugs to all of you.  Crossing my fingers so hard for you poppies and ILRV!
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    TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad sperm 
    February 2013: IUI #1 = BFN 
    October 2013: We made the decision to stop TTC and live without children.

    Nestie Besties with Xan921 
  • Still enjoying our break.  I started the PCOS diet and so far I'm holding strong.  I really want to give it a solid try and see if it changes anything.  Plus is that I'll lose this extra weight I've been "trying" to lose for the last two years.

    QOTW: Calla lilies!!  But, really I love all flowers.

    AW: I forgot to update earlier, but my pup finally got his cast removed two weeks ago and he's all healed up!!  He's back to his old self and driving us crazy again. :)
    Newest blog post 4/23/15
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  • Love and hugs to all the ladies! 

    Plus extra FX and juju for poppies and ILRV!!
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    TTC since July 2012
    BFP #1: 11/9/13; spontaneous m/c at 6w2d, 11/25/13
    BFP #2: 12/31/13. B/w 12/31: betas >1000, progesterone 13.6; B/w 1/2: betas 3065, progesterone 10.2
    B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
    Progesterone suppositories started 1/2. Please stick, baby!!
    Fiona Elise born 9/9/14 - welcome beautiful girl!
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  • islandmonkey8islandmonkey8 member
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    edited February 2014
    Update: nothing since yesterday. Still cancelled. Waiting to O and get this friggin cycle over with.

    QOTW: gerbera daisies and hydrangeas

    So hopeful for you @poppies717 and @iloveredvino!

    ((Hugs)), love and luck to all you wonderful ladies!
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    TTC 24 months, IUI #3 BFP 6/4/14 Beta 6/5 58, 6/9 508, 6/11 1227 TWINS! EDD 2/15/15
    With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our precious angels on 8/12 at 13 weeks 2 days.
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    IVF #1 Lup/Brav/Meno, ER 11/28 10R/10F, ET "Rudolph" 4AA embryo 12/3, 7 frosties.
    BFP! Betas: 12/12 225, 12/15 706, 12/17 1512. EDD 8.21.15
    12/29 hb 120. 1/5 perfect, GRAD DAY! 1/15 perfect at OB. NT 2/6 PERFECT, HB 158!

    Baby Girl born 8.9.15 at 38.2 due to IUGR 4lb7.8oz 17" 
    Our princess is being watched over by her older siblings every day <3
    Anniversary 

  • Sending tons of good vibes and luck to poppies and ILRV!!

    I got the all clear Monday, started femara same day and as long as I can get out of DC tomorrow, will be starting injects for what I presume to be the 5th and final iui.

    Qotd- stargazer lillies.
    **Signature Warning**

    Dx PCOS August 2012
    Clomid x4 = BFN
    Femara+Follistim IUIs x 6 = 3 BFN, 2 C/P, 1 early miscarriage
    IVF June 2014- 43 R, 34 M, 24 F, 12 blasts frozen and severe OHSS
    FET September 12, 2014!
    Beta #1 12dp5dt- 724
    Beta #2 14dp5dt- 1631
    Beta #3 20dp5dt- 12,813
    EDD 5/31/15 until OB tells me otherwise. Grow babies grow!

    "I might have to wait. I'll never give up. I guess it's half timing, and the other half's luck. 
    Wherever you are, whenever it's right, you'll come out of nowhere and into my life." ~ Michael Buble

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  • Amazing, @Aimothy! You have every right to be proud of yourself.





    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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  • So much luck to poppies and ILRV!!!
    Also, @aimothy you look amazing! Great job on the long plank too!

    Same ole here. PCOS diet and not ovulating. Although I've noticed that my temps are slightly higher than they used to be. Not sure if that's from the loss or the diet, but oh well.

    QOTW: tulips. Especially purple and yellow ones. We plant a bunch along our garage, and I love waiting for them to bloom.

    AW: I shaved 15 minutes off my 9.5 mile run last week, and my small jeans finally fit again. It may be because the pregnancy bloat finally went away, but I'm telling myself it's from actually trying to build muscle. Even though I've only lost 2 pounds.

    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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  • edited February 2014
    Updates: CD1 came on Monday.. Continuing with supplements and charting/OPKs for now. Scheduled for second opinion with new RE next Thursday. Interested to hear his thoughts and recommendations. 

    QOTW: I absolutely LOVE tulips. By far, the cutest flower ever. :) 

    @amandaf6383 - Hope you had an awesome time in NOLA! 
    @LooneyLife - GL with your upcoming FET! 
    @sweetpotato123- GL with your upcoming IUI cycle, FX that this is it! 
    @poppies717 and @iloveredvino - Everything is crossed for you two!!! 
    @ystaalenburg - Yay for your puppy! Glad he's feeling better.
    Looking awesome @aimothy! Nice job on the weight loss and improved run time @brij2006!


    TTC since 3/2012 
    DH - 36; nml swimmers; Me - 36; almost no AMH (last 0.081), low AFC, nml FSH/LH
    Clomid + IUI #1 (6/2013) - BFN; #2 (7/2013) - BFFN
    IVF 1.0 5R/5F/2T (ET 6/11/2014) - no frosties, but BFP 8dp5dt (EDD 3/1/2015) 
    Lost our sweet baby boy, Lincoln Alexander 10/3/2014 (19w)
    IVF 2.0 - ER 3/25/2015 - 3R ZERO mature.
    Ovaries are done...
    DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
  • @amandaf6383 can you add me? I was finally diagnosed with Grave's Disease today. I tried calling my gyn to get started on Clomid, and am waiting back about starting that. I'm a little upset they didn't call me back today since tomorrow will be CD 5. My endo still won't completely rule out PCOS, but everything came normal except my FSH levels from blood work. QOTW: hydrangeas, specifically blues ones. My grandmother always had them growing at her house. I love all flowers though.
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    Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"

  • @LooneyLife - Good luck! @sweetpotato123- Good luck with your upcoming cycle. @poppies717 and @ iloveredvino everything crossed for you! @aimothy You look amazing!
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    Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"

  • @abt8113 PCOS is weird. It is different for everyone. I tested normal on every.single.test.
    IUI - BFP! Baby boy born still - August 2012
    IVF - BFP - miscarriage June 2013
    FET - BFN
    FET - BFN
    Switched clinics
    IVF with PGD - three embryos created, all healthy - July 2014
    FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
    Baby Boy born July 2015

  • @abt8113 PCOS is weird. It is different for everyone. I tested normal on every.single.test.
    Yup. Most of my b/w was normal. It was a combination of things, not ovulating, excessive hair, cysts on ovaries, etc. that brought me the DX.

    Cheering on all of my 3T ladies!  DX with PCOS - 11/2012 DH S/A & HSG - Normal - Too many rounds of Clomid = BFNs - New RE 5/2014 - Repeat Testing - Losing 40lbs before injects/IUI



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  • abt8113 said:
    @amandaf6383 can you add me? I was finally diagnosed with Grave's Disease today. I tried calling my gyn to get started on Clomid, and am waiting back about starting that. I'm a little upset they didn't call me back today since tomorrow will be CD 5. My endo still won't completely rule out PCOS, but everything came normal except my FSH levels from blood work. QOTW: hydrangeas, specifically blues ones. My grandmother always had them growing at her house. I love all flowers though.
    You're added, dear. Welcome to the shitty but absolutely supportive club, <3

    Cheering on all of my 3T ladies!  DX with PCOS - 11/2012 DH S/A & HSG - Normal - Too many rounds of Clomid = BFNs - New RE 5/2014 - Repeat Testing - Losing 40lbs before injects/IUI



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  • Not much new here. We are trying to buy a short sale and it sucks! We are waiting to see if the bank approves our offer. Other than that I like tulips.

    Married August 2009

    3 years. 5 losses.

    Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15

  • abt8113 said:

    @amandaf6383 can you add me?
    I was finally diagnosed with Grave's Disease today. I tried calling my gyn to get started on Clomid, and am waiting back about starting that. I'm a little upset they didn't call me back today since tomorrow will be CD 5. My endo still won't completely rule out PCOS, but everything came normal except my FSH levels from blood work.

    QOTW: hydrangeas, specifically blues ones. My grandmother always had them growing at her house. I love all flowers though.

    I'm sorry about the Graves dx. Have they told you what the plan is yet? My sister, SIL, and BFF all have Graves. PM me if you want more info/vent.
    TTC #1 since Feb. '12. dx: "unexplained" IF
    After 2 shitty IVF cycles and 1 loss at 6+2 (EDD 11/7/14), DH and I are pursuing DIA.
    11/17/2014 - ACTIVE AND WAITING!
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    Pregnancy was never the end goal; being a mom was.
    I've been holding out on GP: I got drunk once and started a blog: Here it is (11/7 update)
    3T<3



  • @abt8113 PCOS is weird. It is different for everyone. I tested normal on every.single.test.

    Yup. Most of my b/w was normal. It was a combination of things, not ovulating, excessive hair, cysts on ovaries, etc. that brought me the DX.

    Thanks. I'm not sure that I have it, and think they may be reaching. I ovulate, don't really have excessive hair, but I do carry fat around my stomach. We'll see what happens though. I am going to try to eat healthier and workout more.
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  • abt8113 said:

    @amandaf6383 can you add me?
    I was finally diagnosed with Grave's Disease today. I tried calling my gyn to get started on Clomid, and am waiting back about starting that. I'm a little upset they didn't call me back today since tomorrow will be CD 5. My endo still won't completely rule out PCOS, but everything came normal except my FSH levels from blood work.

    QOTW: hydrangeas, specifically blues ones. My grandmother always had them growing at her house. I love all flowers though.

    I'm sorry about the Graves dx. Have they told you what the plan is yet? My sister, SIL, and BFF all have Graves. PM me if you want more info/vent.
    I am starting the lowest dose of PTU today. I'm going for bloodwork in a month and meeting with the Endo in two month. My ranges are just slightly abnormal, so she wanted to start me out slow. She told me about another option, but this was her recommendation and the one I was most comfortable with.
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    Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"

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