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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: Would you rather live one 1,000 year life or ten 100 year lives? Why?
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
-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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Update: I ovulated on my own!!! On CD15!!! It's seriously so weird to see.
We are taking TTC on a month to month basis. H wants to do week by week, but I don't want him constantly changing his mind.
He also said that if I really really want to move to the RE, then I can. But I told him that I'm not moving until he tells me that HE is ready. This isn't going to be something that I do on my own. It just doesn't work that way.
QOTW: Would you rather live one 1,000 year life or ten 100 year lives? Why?
Ten 100 year lives. Then I can live each life a different way and have a fresh start 10 times.
FFC/AW of the Week (no rules): We did the "pull-out" method on O day. I took an OPK and told H that it was positive, and we both agreed to chance it. So we'll see how effective that really is. Yeah, we're idiots. I told him that we either need to be fully trying or not. None of this "let's see what happens" crap. Especially if I'm going to start getting regular cycles.
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
Update - just watching to see what my body does. Trying to stay hopeful, but not overly hopeful. I'm not even 100% sure that I actually ovulated yet.
QOTW: That's a tough one.. probably one 1000 year life, but only if DH/my family lived that long too. I wouldn't want to start all over.. I think it'd be fabulous to get to carry on for so long, as long as I was physically able and those I loved were with me.
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.
QOTD: Probably 10-100 year lives. Although it would be pretty cool to see how things change over 1000 years.
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
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
@RockABye - I still think your O'd, I'm not giving up hope yet!
Update: I had my progesterone levels drawn today and should hear back by this evening about my levels and if I defnitely O'd. After that I am hoping for a BFP but if not HSG will come mid April.
QOTW: I would rather have 10 different 100 year life spans. At least that way I can have 10 different experiences at my life and enjoy it all from beginning to end.
FFC: I was sitting in the RE office this morning waiting to get blood drawn and there were 5 other women in there waiting too. I really felt like striking up a conversation with them since we pretty much are all in the same boat or at least experienced some similar things. In the end I chickened out and kept quiet. It would just be nice to have an IRL friend going through the same shit so we could confide in each other.
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!!~~
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.
~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 am there, too. I am terrified of another miscarriage. I am terrified of spending $12k on one cycle when I'm not a good responder, and we've had a total of 3 embryos (only 1 good one) in 2 cycles. I just want to be a mom. Pregnancy had its appeal, but it's not something I need to happen.
We are officially in the adoption camp and will start researching lawyers in May. Eek!!!!!!!
QOTW: 10 lives. Then I can reinvent myself.
AW: Having coffee with my IRL IF friend today! Can't wait to hear about their journey!
FFC: We are NNT from now until menopause.
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
@brij2006 – Yay O’ing!!!
@rockabye – Yay O’ing!!! I really think you did!
@looneylife – So happy your RE agreed to transfer 2. So excited for you!
@sewilson33 – I hope you get that surprise BFP and don’t need the HSG at all!
@poppies717 – I’m sorry you even had to come to this decision at all. I am very excited for you to be starting your journey to adoption! You will be an awesome mom to a very lucky child!
((hugs)) and love all around!
Congrats to those of you who are experiencing ovulation on your own!
"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!
Looney- I am so excited for you!
Poppies- I am so sorry you had to come to this decision, but so excited for this next step.
Island- I'm still pissed for you all around.
Nothing new here. Trying to straddle the line between optimism and being realistic. Might test early. Maybe not.
QOTD- 1000 years if Mr and my family could be with me.
BFP - 10/29/2016!!!, EDD - 7/8/2017
@rockabye- I'm in the same camp with everyone else and think you O'd!
@looneylife – hope you next steps go well! Glad you have a doctor that supports 2!
@sewilson33 – I hope you don't need to get that HSG and your progesterone is normal!
@poppies717 – I’m so sorry you are even in that situation, but glad that you and yh are in a good place!
@islandmonkey8-sorry you have to sit this cycle out!
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
QOTW: 10 100 years. I'd be like Madonna and completely reinvent myself every time. Although I'm not sure how I would feel to go through the loss part every time.
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
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@brij2006 – Good luck if you decide to see an RE.
@rockabye – I have my FX for you!
@looneylife – I hope everything goes great with this transfer.
@sewilson33 – I hope your levels come back good and you get your BFP soon!
@poppies717 - I'm so sorry you two had to have that conversation. I hope things progress well with the adoption process.
@islandmonkey8 - I hope this cycle goes by quick for you.
No real updates here. Still taking a break, although I've gone off BCP. I want to see if I'm luck like Brij and O on my own. I've never done that before, so I'm not too optimistic. We're waiting until the beginning of the year to do another medicated cycle.
QOTW: 1000 year life. I think it would be so cool to see how 1000 years passes. But, like others said, only if H and my family could all live the same amount of time.
AW: I finally broke my plateau. I haven't been able to break past 126lbs and I'm down to 125. For my height and build, my healthy weight is around 115, so I've got 10 more lbs to go!! It's so close but yet so far!
Yay Poppies! I'm glad y'all came to a decision
Sewilson - GL!! And I hear ya... I always want to talk to other gals waiting too (though admittedly, I usually do because I talk too much)
island - I'm sorry
abt - GL!!
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'd prob go for living a 1000 years as long as I'd get to have those closest to me living that long too.
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
Poppies, I'm happy that you and your H are both in the same mind frame! Good luck moving forward! I hope you keep us updated!
I'm always sending all of you so much love
TTC#2 4/14
A Parachute in an Oak Tree: A World of Love
I had all my medical records sent to another fertility clinic and am going next week for a consultation. That is back on the table.
So, we keep going.
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15