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3T 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: If you could live anywhere in the world (don't think about expenses) where would it be and why?
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.
- 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.
-OceanHutt: MFI, SA came back at under 2.5 million. My Bloodwork came back perfect. Awaiting RE referra
-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
QOTW: Hands down, Hawaii on the water, preferably Maui or O'ahu. I like the slower pace life style on those islands.
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!!~~
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@islandmonkey8 - I'm really not surprised he flaked out. He never wanted to start with an RE in the first place so the first chance he had to change his mind he did. It's not worth arguing over non stop.
I really hope your body ovulates properly this cycle! I want someone to have good news to share!
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!!~~
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QOTW: I haven't been to a lot of places, but I would absolutely love to live in Kauai. By far the most beautiful place I have ever been too. Not to mention the fact that it is just so relaxed there.
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
@Sewilson33 Sorry your husband still isn't ready. GL with acupuncture. I've been going for almost a year now and love it!
@amandaf6383 GL with your new RE appointment. I hope you like them and what they have to say. It's a step in a good direction at least, right?
@FutureMrsWright2012 Congrats on being ready to stim. GL!
Update: I posted an update on GPM which is where I'll continue to post them from here on out. Not quite ready to "graduate" from the 3T check in though. Hope you all don't mind if I continue to comment!
QOTW: I honestly have no idea. I'm happy where I'm at but I'd love to go back home to Philly. DH has loftier ideas and I'm just along for the ride.
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
@amandaf6383 - He was not ever comfortable with the idea of IUI, but he was willing to look into starting it. I went to have my CD3 BW drawn the other day and they said that we would be starting IUI this month because DH needs to do BW and we needed to meet with the RE together and sign consent forms. He kind of took that as a sign that we aren't meant to start now.
He also found 1 thing on the internet that is now like stuck in his head, some side effect about a leaking ovary. It's ridiculous but he obviously isn't ready to start further testing so I can't force him to.
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 does your RE have a rec for you? I know our office has one that they refer people to.
@amandaf6383 Hope you RE appointment goes well tomorrow!
@FutureMrsWright2012 Yay for getting to start IVF! Hope this gives you a great result!
Update: Met with the RE on Monday. I go back for more bloodwork and an ultrasound next week. We will meet again in two weeks to start talking next steps! He seemed really positive which was really relaxing for me. He also put both of us on a vitamin regimen. Fish oils and a specific multivitamin for me which I take 2, 2x a day. I'm feeling excited about the next steps now.
OOTW: there are so many places I would love to live (if we had a lot of money to fly home and see family). Maui or Kauai, Paris, and Italy are at the top of my list.
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
So excited for you!
@islandmonkey8 hope your shooting up ends soon and Iui goes smooth and successful!!
@FutureMrsWright2012 yay for positive updates!!
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!!~~
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This is going to be SUPER LONG. I've been saving it for the check in.
Update: I have all the home study forms printed, and DH has his physical next week. I couldn't get in until July with my GP.
Anyways, I have been having a bad 3T week. Mother's Day was easier than I anticipated, but since then, I've been a wreck. I think it's because I've had to listen to everyone talk about what their kids did for them. Gag me with a spoon.
On top of that, MIL decided to tell DH about an RE in Boston who "gets all of [our RE]'s failed patients pregnant." DH told her we are moving forward with adopting, and this is what they need to accept. He thinks someone (or several people) aren't supportive. At this point I am SO DONE with their bullshit. We have told them why we are not going to pursue IVF, and they just have blinders on.
DH and I sort of fought about them because he feels like I don't want to see his family.
And he's right. Why would I want to spend time with people who don't support us and waver between understanding and not? I HAVE educated them and tried to be open. But because my uterus doesn't want to give them bio grandchildren, I'm clearly not good enough for them. Okay, I'm projecting, but I have never felt so much anger toward family. And we have to spend the weekend with them for our nephew's baptism. Not enough wine in the world, ladies...
QOTW: Switzerland. It is the most beautiful country, and the people are incredibly welcoming. It's my dream to buy a retirement home in the Bernese Oberland.
I'm sorry you're still dealing with less than supportive family.
I'm glad to hear that your making progress on the initial adoption paperwork front though. That's exciting!
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
@looneylife -
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
@cincodemayolove - Thank you for that. I really do feel like we have graduated a little bit after our talk.
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!!~~
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
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.
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@FutureMrsWright2012 - I start stims next Saturday, so you and I will be cycle buddies
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
@poppies717 hugs. I'm sorry you have to deal with people who aren't supportive.
It really irks me when I tell people we are adopting and they say things like "well I know this great doctor..." We are set in our decision. It is what it is.
The way I look at it is that we are going to be facing weird comments for the rest of our lives (esp. if our adopted children don't look like us). It's practice for the future!
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15