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Bitter Bitches Check-In! :-)
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: What's one thing that you're really reallllllllllllly good at?
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.
-IloveRedVino: DX:Primary dx PCOS, secondary dx unexplained infertility. One stillbirth, one miscarriage, two failed IVF cycles. Exploring new options
-nfp147: No longer actively TTC but still amazing support to 3T family and deeply loved.
-OceanHutt: TTC unofficially since 2011, officially since 2012. DX MFI. Meeting with RE for IVF. Completing testing and getting healthy prior to treatment.
-poppies717 - TTC #1 since Feb. '12; dx - unexplained; After two rounds of IVF and one loss, we are now pursuing DIA
-rccola1981: Dx endometriosis, mild pcos and male factor. Moving towards foster-adopt.
-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: Bitter Bitches Check-In! :-)
No big update from me. AF is here but she's really weird. Very light. Well, light for me. For most, it'd probably be normal, but for me, this is light/barely medium flow. Oh well, whatever. I'm still just floating along and waiting. Outside of TTC, I'm 10 days into my 24 Day Challenge and I'm down 6lbs. I haven't measured yet and I'm sure I'll drop more though bc I usually drop more weight on the 14 days after the 10 day cleanse.. I can guarantee I'm retaining water or whatever because of AF so once she's gone, I'll have a better gauge of where I am. Plus, I still have 14 days left on this thing! Yay! And I AM going to keep it off this time! I have to!
QOTW: I think I'm really good at making cards. I really enjoy it and seem to be able to throw stuff together quickly but that also looks good. I really need to make up a bunch and reopen my etsy shop, but I just haven't had time. I'm also good at wingin' it when making other crap. Example, I decided I wanted a half bolster pillow (kind of... I saw it in my head and it's not exactly a half bolster ,but whatever) to use as a footrest on my coffee table. I went in at 8:45 with no pattern, because patterns are the devil, and whipped one together in about an hour. It looks pretty dang good, if I do say so myself! I tend to do this a lot... I can see it in my head and I just... do it.
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- I'm really good at writing- thank you notes, essays, emails, whatever.
Update: Today is day 11 of stims (well tonight will be 11). I had a monitoring appointment this morning and finally have a little bit of growth. Up until today I had 30 follies all measuring between 4-9mm, but today showed that I finally have two 'measurable' ones, one at 10mm and one at 12mm, so at least that's some progress. I'm waiting for the nurse to call to see if I'm to change anything with my dosage and then I'll go back in on Saturday morning for another ultrasound and bloodwork.
QOTW: I'm really good at baking/decorating cookies.
After two rounds of IVF and one loss, we are now pursuing DIA.
Update: I have to send in ONE MORE PAPER to be done for our home study. I called our last reference to see where she was with writing the letter, and she had already sent it. Yay!!! We had our fingerprints done at the state police HQ on Monday. It made me really mad to be sitting there next to someone who was talking to her lawyer about her DUI case as her daughter (under 5) listened. Fuck you and the fertile horse you rode in on.
QOTW: I'm really good at listening and not interrupting. I'm like the opposite of Oprah.
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@poppies717, that's awesome that you've only got one more paper to turn in for your home study to be gone. I wish you so much luck!
@RockaBye, way to go on the weight loss, you're doing awesome!
I excel at sleeping and parallel parking. Not at the same time.
"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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@Xan921 slow and steady wins the race. I'm glad you have a few good measurable ones, and the others will catch up!
@amandaf6383 thanks! And you'll be bringing said baking to our GTG at Saus, yes?
@seahorse01 YAY! I'm so excited for you!
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GL Xan! I'm glad you're seeing some growth! I am always a slow grower too.
YAY SEAHORSE!!!
Yay rccola!! So exciting!
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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@sweetpotato123 happy early birthday! AF showed her ugly face on my 30th too!
@Xan921 congrats on the growth!
@poppies717 yay for all the paperwork being about done! Sorry for the biotch.
@amandaf6383 keep up all the hard work you are doing! Btw I think you showed up on my Instagram "suggestions" and I started following you!
@seahorse01 good luck with training!
@rccola1981 yay!!!!!
Update: Met with our IVF coordinator yesterday and got our calendar for the ER. I go back next Thursday for baseline stuff. I'm trying to convince DH that I need to do acu too. I just want to get the best odds possible and am a naturally anxious person, so I'm hoping that I can talk him into it!
QOTW: shopping! I can totally find a good deal! I'm also good at dancing.
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad spermGood luck to everyone! I'm always thinking of all of you!
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!!~~
~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
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!!~~
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
I just started by period yesterday so I am praying for lots of cramps and clots to work out that remaining tissues. You may all pray/wish/hope for the same thing.
QOTW: I am really good at scrapbooking. And mediating differences/fights between 10 year olds.
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
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BFP 2: 7/7/2014 Beta 7/8: 115, Beta 7/12: 638, Beta 7/16: 3793, Beta 7/21: 21,625