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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 people, 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 here all about it!!
QOTW: Valentine's Day plans?
FFC/AW of the Week (no rules):
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3T
- AprilZ81 - TTC since October 2014, PCOS diagnosis Feb 2015, trying diet and exercise along with Vitamin D until summer before seeking other treatment options
- arj14 - TTC since August 2013, DX PCOS 7/14, trying diet changes while saving up for any future treatment.
- BruinsBabe33: my body hates me ttc#2 officially since April 2014, anovulatory long irregular cycles
-Flamingo86: TTC since July 2012, 4 losses. Dx: MTHFR, clotting issues, otherwise unexplained. Considering adoption.
-FutureMrsWright2012: NTNP since 8/2010. TTC since 3/2012. Dx DOR, poss. clotting issues. IUI + Clomid x 2 = BFN. IVF #1 = BFP; loss of our baby boy at 18 weeks. Getting mind and body ready for probable IVF#2 in 2015
-islandmonkey8 - TTC 22+ months, DH perfect, me unexplained annovulatory cycles. After 3 IUIs, one second tri loss, moving on to IVF
-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 plus mild MFI. 2 Failed Clomid/IUI cycles, 1 failed Injectable/IUI cycles, 2 failed femara/injectable combo IUI cycles.
-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
-Ystaalenburg: TTC since February 2012 DX: PCOS @ 16; Currently taking break after 2 failed treatment cycles.
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.
Re: 3T check in
We finished our observation hours and about about to start our home study.
"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!
Yay @seahorse01! I'm so excited for you!
Nothing new here. We might try our last cycle mid/end of March. Not sure though.
QOTW: nothing planned. Maybe dinner if we can find a reservation opening anywhere. Not looking good though!
FFC: I had a cheeseburger, fried okra, and a slice of red velvet cake for lunch
I desperately need to get back on track.
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.
@seahorse01 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love you! You guys will be amazing!
TTC#2 4/14
A Parachute in an Oak Tree: A World of Love
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
Update: nada. DH is starting to get antsy. I'm trying to remember that we've only been completely and fully active (with video) for under 2 months.
We want out for breakfast this morning and will run errands together in the afternoon. I'm going to make myself some martinis tonight. It's just like any other day. Except I have gorgeous flowers on the kitchen island.
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
My mom said that she and my dad will call my ILs and my sister to prep our house once we are out of state for birth. We feel very supported!
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
As far as your questions about injectable meds.. Cost is going to depend on your insurance. If you have to pay 100% OOP, count on it costing at $2,000-$3,000 at least, each cycle. I've used injectables for IVF (not IUI), and we managed to get 5 mature eggs but only 2 embryos to transfer. Again, my issue is different from yours, so hopefully, some of the other ladies on here with PCOS will chime in about their experiences.
Side effects seem to vary with everyone, but the most concerning thing to watch out for is OHSS. Here's more info about that for you to check out: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome-ohss/basics/definition/con-20033777.
HTH! GL!
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
The injectables, like @FutureMrsWright2012 said, vary on what your insurance will cover. In my experience, I have found totally out of pocket costs are about $1 per cc. If you get a 400 cc pen of follistim, it's around $400ish.
My issue was over responding on the injectables and I usually had 3-7 mature follicles. You will be bloated, but as long as you are being closely monitored for OhSS, you should be ok.
I did get severe OHSS with my IVF cycle, but was treated quickly and only spent one day in the hospital. We retrieved 36 mature eggs and froze 12 great quality embryos.
Infertility is such a roller coaster of emotions, ups and downs, and lots of waiting. This is a great group of women who are really supportive, so while you are going through this journey, you've come to the right place!
Wishing you lots of luck!
Hi Fly - Welcome and GL!
I did Clomid twice.. once I responded after a second dose in the same cycle, the other cycle I had awful visual side effects and had to stop it before I responded. The other side effects were horrible too. I am kind of glad I'm not allowed to take it again!
I did one round of injectables (Bravelle - no side effects except maybe a mild warm flush) and it failed, and I just did a couple combination Femara with injectables cycles and had no side effects. Both of those failed, but I did respond well. If you didn't respond on just femara, maybe that's a route to check into as it's far fewer injections than a straight injects cycle!
Also, on the subject of injections, I've only had to do subcutaneous ones, but they were super easy. The anticipation of the shots is far worse than actually doing the shot. I have had IM shots, but haven't had to give them to myself so I can't help ya there!
As far as costs go, it varies depending on your RE and how many ultrasounds/bloodwork you require. For my clomid cycles, with all bw and sonos, it war around $1000 each. For my full injectables cycle, it was around $4k, for the femara + injects, it was around $850-$1000 each cycle. That was cheaper because I switched to a different RE who doesn't do excessive sonograms and bloodwork. They DO still do plenty of monitoring though. My old RE was just excessive and went overboard!
Good luck!
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.
DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)