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Stupid Reproductive System 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 be best friends with any literary character (or movie character if books aren't your thing) who 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, Two IVF cycles; 1 loss.
- 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 8/12. 4 unsuccessful rounds of Clomid; 6 femara/follistim IUI cycles with 2 chemical pregnancies and 1 loss just shy of 6 weeks. IVF scheduled for late May
-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: Stupid Reproductive System Check In!
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
QOTW: Oh I don't know! I think I would want to be friends with Beca from Pitch Perfect for a movie friend, but my book friend is so much harder, If anyone has read Jennifer Weiner I think I would be friends with Cannie.
FFC/AW of the Week (no rules): Worried about seeing my BFF this week... She has had pretty strong opinions on IVF in front of me despite knowing what we're up against... She is also 30 weeks pregnant with her second.
Getting fit for IVF!
OOTW: this is such a hard question since I love to read. I'll have to get back to you!
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad spermQOTW: I have no idea! This is such a hard question.
FFC: DH and I had the best make out session ever the other night. It was like our pre-sex college days, so much fun and much better foreplay than usual.
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!!~~
@abt8113 - good luck with the RE in June. Hoping you have good results and can move quickly.
@OceanHutt - good luck tomorrow!
@nfp147 - your strength is inspiring.
@Aimothy - thinking about you and H.
@ystaalenburg - I have never been comfortable with ST while in the same house as my parents. I don't blame you for thinking it may be awkward, but I say go for it.
I got the all clear yesterday, so stims start Saturday, which coincidently is our 5th anniversary. Getting very excited but also nervous. We are keeping our expectations in check. Lupron hasn't been as bad as I thought- just get super tired every day around 4ish and having some ridiculous dreams.
Sending love and hugs to you all!
@abt8113 I hope you get the news you're looking for and can get started with IUI
@sweetpotato123 I've been following your updates on IF. You're moving right along! GL with the stims!
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
QOTW: If you could be best friends with any literary character (or movie character if books aren't your thing) who would it be and why? This is a really hard question. Maybe Rebecca from The Red Tent? Or Laura Wilder. Tough decision.
"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!
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@oceanhutt – Lots of luck tomorrow! Bring something to write on because I got SO much information at that first appointment it was hard to remember it all.
@abt8113 – I would have freaked if they couldn’t find my ovary! Good luck moving forward!
@nfp147 – I’m happy to hear it is becoming easier for you with the decision to be childless. I’m sure crazy nieces make it a little easier, especially when you can send them home!
@ystaalenburg – Having ST when living with my IL’s was not easy. I can’t even imagine if we were TTC at that time!
@sewilson33 – Glad that you’re liking the acu. So, yay for feeling like a college kid again!
@sweetpotato123 – Very excited for you!!! FX!!
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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.
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.
@amandaf6383 I hope Tom gets good results!
@Aimothy Sending warmth to you. I know it's nothing, but I think of you and DH often.
@islandmonkey8 FX for well-behaved ovaries!
Update: Our first round of paperwork is 99% done! We have one or two things to fill out, but we should be able to mail our application and financial forms for our home study after the holiday!
QOTW: This is too hard! There are so many strong female characters! Can I pick more than one? Lizzie Bennett and Jo March.
Other: Sorry I've been MIA lately. There is a lot of shit going down in my professional life, and I'm trying to keep it all together. I'm not in jeopardy of losing my job or anything, but it hasn't been an easy year for staff and students. It's going to get worse before it gets better. Honestly, it's been even more difficult because of our loss, but I'm also grateful to have something else to devote my attention to.
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DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
@seahorse01 thank you! I'm super nervous but excited...
@FutureMrsWright2012 and @islandmonkey8 thank you for the notebook thoughts.. I had tried at our OBGYN appointment to use my phone but a notebook seems faster... I figured that or my iPad with my keyboard...
Thank you girls for the positive thoughts I appreciate it so much!
@FutureMrsWright2012 I'm sorry that it is such a hectic situation right now, and hopefully tomorrow brings good news! Keep us posted on the wildfires
@amandaf6383 OMG I LOVE Allie at hyperbole and a half!!!
Getting fit for IVF!
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
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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