A monthly thread to talk about all of our various journeys through the difficult, trying, and often heartbreaking world of infertility. This thread is a place to chat, vent, get support, cheer each other on, and hopefully occasionally laugh!
Trying to Conceive
alexaskj: Alexas, 27 married to Bobby. TTC #2 with PCOS. Starting Clomid this cycle!
ann_of_loxley: (25) TTC#2 since July 2008 - 5 M/Cs - So far unexplained secondary infertility. Blood work (a lot!) - low testosterone? - impending lap (probable endo?)
anne1140: (26) - TTC #1 since Nov. '07. Blood work, semen analysis 4X, HSG, and 2 ultrasounds (1 2D, 1 3D). Me: septate uterus, Him: poor sperm morphology and motility, possibly caused by varicocele. Next step: Surgery for him AND for me! IUI after that.
AutumnLaughing: 31-TTC #1 with probable PCOS
brandyshea - TTC #1 since Feb 08. 28 y.o. dealing with male factor infertility. Starting IVF soon.
Crystal-mommy: TTC #2 w/ PCOS on and off for 3 yrs. 2 clomid cycles-BFN, 1st cycle w/ femara
Eastbayk: natural
KellyTTC#1: 32 y.o. /DH 39. TTC#1 for 2+ years. 3 failed IUIs w/Clomid. Trying to figure out what to do next.
KrysTTC: Officially TTC #2 with clomid since May 2009 after a year of not getting her period on her own. Diagnosed with PCOS 2003.
Kuntry_Gurl78: 30, DH 33, TTC #3 after having a tubal ligation reversed.
ladylaura: Laura, TTC #1 for 26 months, waiting to start IUI #1 with donor sperm.
Laura-Belle: TTC #1 since 5/2007. I'm 28, DH is 42. 7 failed IUI's, still deciding what to do next.
mmpmelmack: Melissa, TTC #2, multiple miscarriages & probable PCOS
Needle In the Hay: Experiencing unexplained secondary infertility for 5+ years, hypothyroidism under control, 3 failed IUIs with OB/GYN, appt later this month with RE to discuss results of tests and where we go from here.
oregonduck: Kim, 35 and dh, 32. ttc#1 since June, 2007. Completed 7 cycles of Clomid, 1 m/c. Still trying and planning the next step.
poetgirl: TTC for 28 cycles. Low progesterone, possible premature ovarian problems, LPD and hypothalamus dysfunction. Removed polyp 3/08.
tami1981: TTC for 2+ years, secondary infertility, severe male factor, 1 failed IUI, now onto IVF/ICSI Aug/09!!
trumpcard: M--32 wife to P--32, TTC #1 since April 2008, HSG for me this month and dealing with MFI
Vermillion: 25, secondary infertility, elevated Prolactin levels--still don't know why.
Taking a Break
christophersmom - TTC#2 since November 2005. Multiple rounds of Clomid, two HSG's, 1 IVF in November 2007 (twins miscarried in January 2008), miscarriage in September 2008. 2nd IVF in December 2008, miscarriage in January 2009. Taking a break.
Held - 39 years old, TTC #1 since 2005 (although no prevention since late 2002). Dealing with mild MFI (low motility) and unexplained. Currently taking a break.
kristenok18. TTC#2 since 2004, taking a break.
lovebug - TTC#1 for over 3 years, but on a break while DH is in Iraq.
Graduates
(May everyone who passes through this thread find their way to this section)
Jelinifer: 25 y.o./DH 26 - TTC#1. On to cycle number #6 with Clomid. Ovulation problems for me. MFI w/poor morph too. Waiting to discuss IUI or IVF in fall 2009.
Furrow: TTC#2 since June 2009; DH has motility and morphology issues, but high count; I now seem to have lining problems (though it may be the clomid); trying IUI with and without meds; DD conceived in 2007 on 4th IUI with clomid
crazyrunningmama: TTC #2 via IVF w/ICSI in July 2009 (#1 concieved via FET after IVF w/ICSI, born spring 2006), EDD April 2010
claireb: Claire (31), married to N (28) and TTC #1 after 2 losses (6.5 weeks, 11.5 weeks). Dx with compound heterozygous MTHFR, currently on Folgard & BA, will go on Lovenox injections upon positive beta. Husband dx with low morphology (9%). Currently on IUI with injectables cycle #1.
Aly22681 TTC #1 since January 2007, 3 MCs. --> July 2008
BellyBean
booja's mom
by-the-lake - TTC#3 with new MF issues, injectibles/trigger/ IUI #6, 1st with DI.
Furrow -- TTC#2 since June 2009; DH has motility and morphology issues, but high count; I now seem to have lining problems (though it may be the clomid); trying IUI with and without meds; DD conceived in 2007 on 4th IUI with clomid
Kiki99 TTC #1 since Apr 2007 (unexplained infertility) with DH. 1 unmedicated IUI - failed, 2 Clomid IUI's - failed and had my 4th IUI with injectables. --> July 2008
mischievium TTC since February 2007 with MFI (antisperm antibodies) and possible mild congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Currently TTC with Clomid and IUI. --> July 2008
Jelly Bean TTC #2 since April 07. one unmedicated IUI, one month of just clomid, one month of clomid and 2 IUI's and this month we did injectibles and 2 IUI's. --> July 2008
Corikodjo 39, TTC since August of 2007,1 Chemical Pregnancy 11/07, on 2nd IUI --> August 2008
blueRhino TTC #1 since June 2007. TTC with Chinese herbs and acupuncture. --> September 2008
Voltige - TTC #2 since 7/07; Recently diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS but trying to conceive naturally for a few cycles post surgical laparoscopy --> October 2008
songbird45 - TTC #1 with PCOS since January 2007. Pregnant after 22 months and 4 medicated IUI cycles! --> October 2008
FayeO - Tired mama (age 34) to DD (1/03). TTC #2 since November 2005. Diagnosed with MFI (antisperm antibodies) this fall. Currently TTC with unmedicated IUIs. December will be IUI #8. Only one more after that and then it's time for a BIG decision about IVF. --> December 2008
LibbyLou - TTC #1 since Sept 2007 with PCOS. Cystic fibrosis carrier. Currently trying Metformin + Clomid. Diagnostic Lap Dec '08. --> January 2009
MeadowMom - TTC#2 with PCOS and fibroids. Using Letrozole and HCG trigger. --> February 2009
blueyezz4 - TTC #1 since July 2006; Have done 3 rounds of clomid (1 - 100mg and 2 - 50mg) with 2 failed IUIs. Have now finished first injectable (Gonal F & Trigger) cycle with IUI done mid Jan and now in the dreaded TWW. Hoping for a early Valentines/B-Day present with a BFP!! --> February 2009
gumby74 - ttc #2 with just the use of folic acid and baby aspirin. If not successful, we will do the hormone IUI route starting next cycle. --> February 2009
nummies - 25, TTC #2. Conceived 23 month old son from IVF/ ICSI. MFI with 0-1% normal sperm morphology. 5th IUI cycle in April. ---> May 2009
Julia'sMom - TTC #2, ivf#1 7/08 - 12 wk miscarriage, ivf#2 2/09 converted to iui - bfn, ivf#3 in April-------> Dec. 2009
Perdita_in_Ontario
Pookietooth
Laci
Losses
Victorian Patch
Moondiapers
Catubodua: 39, TTC #1 since Oct 07. we've already had a semen analysis and HSG done and both were fine.
Missing in Action
(A section for people who haven't posted to this thread in at least two months)
ArmyWifePrincess- ttc since 2004, 7 natural cycles with injections~bfn. Adopting, PCOS & Low morph, one m/c 2003, dx pcos 2005
Becky8824 - TTC#1 since 03/08. One round of clomid 50mg and IUI in January.
brittloup - TTC #1 Since March '07 DH 33 (Great counts-Low Morph and Low Motility) Me 22 (No problems!) // 4 rounds Clomid with OBGYN all BFN// IUI #1 with RE Clomid and 2 75iu Bravelle injections--day of IUI sperm count 108 million--BFN Found cyst on left ovary and taking one month break.
blackapple-Melina- 27, with husband Chad, 28, TTC #3 since August 08. PCOS and tandem breastfeeding my b/g twins (thank you Clomid!). Trying soy, since it worked last cycle.
DaisyMae08 - TTC #1 since 7/07, 7 failed IUIs, currently in our first IVF cycle.
Deohare- TTC#2 w/secondary infertility after a long break.
eternalsunshine - TTC#2 w/MF issues. Conceived DC#1 through IUI. Currently on IUI #6 and seriously considering IVF soon.
lola88 - 38 y.o., TTC#1 since Oct. '05, 4 failed clomid cycles, 1 failed clomid/iui cycle, moving on to adoption!
MOMTOALEXIS - Trying to conceive since 9/07. 4 failed Clomid cycles, 3 with IUI. Moving to IVF January 09
mamasgirls- TTC #3 since 4/2007. Moving on to IUI #2.
marg- TTC since 03/07 PCOS
NorthSky- TTC #1 for one year, possible PCOS
pixielou- TTC 2 years, waiting for IVF or IUI
Shadow22-35- High FSH, TTC#2
tomanygirls - TTC #4 since 11/07 - PCOS with Metformin,HSG, blocked tube, 1st round of clomid, canceled 1st IUI cause we only had one egg on blocked side.
wileymama- TTC with injectibles/IUI for unexplained IF after November stillbirth
wgt4miracle- TTC #1, IVF#1 getting ready for stimming. Finished bcp, continuing lupron. Maybe ER and ET middle of April. (never had a chance to do IUI cause of blocked tubes, ARGH)
WoodlandFairy- 27, have been TTC for over 15 months
zoey2010-31, PCOS, MFI. Did ICSI in May: 9 eggs, only 2 fertilized, day 3 transfer but cells were not dividing as expected.. RE say 10%. Also doing acupuncture. June 3, (-) for pregnancy test.
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Trying to Conceive
alexaskj: Alexas, 27 married to Bobby. TTC #2 with PCOS. Starting Clomid this cycle!
ann_of_loxley: (25) TTC#2 since July 2008 - 5 M/Cs - So far unexplained secondary infertility. Blood work (a lot!) - low testosterone? - impending lap (probable endo?)
anne1140: (26) - TTC #1 since Nov. '07. Blood work, semen analysis 4X, HSG, and 2 ultrasounds (1 2D, 1 3D). Me: septate uterus, Him: poor sperm morphology and motility, possibly caused by varicocele. Next step: Surgery for him AND for me! IUI after that.
AutumnLaughing: 31-TTC #1 with probable PCOS
brandyshea - TTC #1 since Feb 08. 28 y.o. dealing with male factor infertility. Starting IVF soon.
Crystal-mommy: TTC #2 w/ PCOS on and off for 3 yrs. 2 clomid cycles-BFN, 1st cycle w/ femara
Eastbayk: natural
KellyTTC#1: 32 y.o. /DH 39. TTC#1 for 2+ years. 3 failed IUIs w/Clomid. Trying to figure out what to do next.
KrysTTC: Officially TTC #2 with clomid since May 2009 after a year of not getting her period on her own. Diagnosed with PCOS 2003.
Kuntry_Gurl78: 30, DH 33, TTC #3 after having a tubal ligation reversed.
ladylaura: Laura, TTC #1 for 26 months, waiting to start IUI #1 with donor sperm.
Laura-Belle: TTC #1 since 5/2007. I'm 28, DH is 42. 7 failed IUI's, still deciding what to do next.
mmpmelmack: Melissa, TTC #2, multiple miscarriages & probable PCOS
Needle In the Hay: Experiencing unexplained secondary infertility for 5+ years, hypothyroidism under control, 3 failed IUIs with OB/GYN, appt later this month with RE to discuss results of tests and where we go from here.
oregonduck: Kim, 35 and dh, 32. ttc#1 since June, 2007. Completed 7 cycles of Clomid, 1 m/c. Still trying and planning the next step.
poetgirl: TTC for 28 cycles. Low progesterone, possible premature ovarian problems, LPD and hypothalamus dysfunction. Removed polyp 3/08.
tami1981: TTC for 2+ years, secondary infertility, severe male factor, 1 failed IUI, now onto IVF/ICSI Aug/09!!
trumpcard: M--32 wife to P--32, TTC #1 since April 2008, HSG for me this month and dealing with MFI
Vermillion: 25, secondary infertility, elevated Prolactin levels--still don't know why.
Taking a Break
christophersmom - TTC#2 since November 2005. Multiple rounds of Clomid, two HSG's, 1 IVF in November 2007 (twins miscarried in January 2008), miscarriage in September 2008. 2nd IVF in December 2008, miscarriage in January 2009. Taking a break.
Held - 39 years old, TTC #1 since 2005 (although no prevention since late 2002). Dealing with mild MFI (low motility) and unexplained. Currently taking a break.
kristenok18. TTC#2 since 2004, taking a break.
lovebug - TTC#1 for over 3 years, but on a break while DH is in Iraq.
Graduates
(May everyone who passes through this thread find their way to this section)
Jelinifer: 25 y.o./DH 26 - TTC#1. On to cycle number #6 with Clomid. Ovulation problems for me. MFI w/poor morph too. Waiting to discuss IUI or IVF in fall 2009.
Furrow: TTC#2 since June 2009; DH has motility and morphology issues, but high count; I now seem to have lining problems (though it may be the clomid); trying IUI with and without meds; DD conceived in 2007 on 4th IUI with clomid
crazyrunningmama: TTC #2 via IVF w/ICSI in July 2009 (#1 concieved via FET after IVF w/ICSI, born spring 2006), EDD April 2010
claireb: Claire (31), married to N (28) and TTC #1 after 2 losses (6.5 weeks, 11.5 weeks). Dx with compound heterozygous MTHFR, currently on Folgard & BA, will go on Lovenox injections upon positive beta. Husband dx with low morphology (9%). Currently on IUI with injectables cycle #1.
Aly22681 TTC #1 since January 2007, 3 MCs. --> July 2008
BellyBean
booja's mom
by-the-lake - TTC#3 with new MF issues, injectibles/trigger/ IUI #6, 1st with DI.
Furrow -- TTC#2 since June 2009; DH has motility and morphology issues, but high count; I now seem to have lining problems (though it may be the clomid); trying IUI with and without meds; DD conceived in 2007 on 4th IUI with clomid
Kiki99 TTC #1 since Apr 2007 (unexplained infertility) with DH. 1 unmedicated IUI - failed, 2 Clomid IUI's - failed and had my 4th IUI with injectables. --> July 2008
mischievium TTC since February 2007 with MFI (antisperm antibodies) and possible mild congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Currently TTC with Clomid and IUI. --> July 2008
Jelly Bean TTC #2 since April 07. one unmedicated IUI, one month of just clomid, one month of clomid and 2 IUI's and this month we did injectibles and 2 IUI's. --> July 2008
Corikodjo 39, TTC since August of 2007,1 Chemical Pregnancy 11/07, on 2nd IUI --> August 2008
blueRhino TTC #1 since June 2007. TTC with Chinese herbs and acupuncture. --> September 2008
Voltige - TTC #2 since 7/07; Recently diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS but trying to conceive naturally for a few cycles post surgical laparoscopy --> October 2008
songbird45 - TTC #1 with PCOS since January 2007. Pregnant after 22 months and 4 medicated IUI cycles! --> October 2008
FayeO - Tired mama (age 34) to DD (1/03). TTC #2 since November 2005. Diagnosed with MFI (antisperm antibodies) this fall. Currently TTC with unmedicated IUIs. December will be IUI #8. Only one more after that and then it's time for a BIG decision about IVF. --> December 2008
LibbyLou - TTC #1 since Sept 2007 with PCOS. Cystic fibrosis carrier. Currently trying Metformin + Clomid. Diagnostic Lap Dec '08. --> January 2009
MeadowMom - TTC#2 with PCOS and fibroids. Using Letrozole and HCG trigger. --> February 2009
blueyezz4 - TTC #1 since July 2006; Have done 3 rounds of clomid (1 - 100mg and 2 - 50mg) with 2 failed IUIs. Have now finished first injectable (Gonal F & Trigger) cycle with IUI done mid Jan and now in the dreaded TWW. Hoping for a early Valentines/B-Day present with a BFP!! --> February 2009
gumby74 - ttc #2 with just the use of folic acid and baby aspirin. If not successful, we will do the hormone IUI route starting next cycle. --> February 2009
nummies - 25, TTC #2. Conceived 23 month old son from IVF/ ICSI. MFI with 0-1% normal sperm morphology. 5th IUI cycle in April. ---> May 2009
Julia'sMom - TTC #2, ivf#1 7/08 - 12 wk miscarriage, ivf#2 2/09 converted to iui - bfn, ivf#3 in April-------> Dec. 2009
Perdita_in_Ontario
Pookietooth
Laci
Losses
Victorian Patch
Moondiapers
Catubodua: 39, TTC #1 since Oct 07. we've already had a semen analysis and HSG done and both were fine.
Missing in Action
(A section for people who haven't posted to this thread in at least two months)
ArmyWifePrincess- ttc since 2004, 7 natural cycles with injections~bfn. Adopting, PCOS & Low morph, one m/c 2003, dx pcos 2005
Becky8824 - TTC#1 since 03/08. One round of clomid 50mg and IUI in January.
brittloup - TTC #1 Since March '07 DH 33 (Great counts-Low Morph and Low Motility) Me 22 (No problems!) // 4 rounds Clomid with OBGYN all BFN// IUI #1 with RE Clomid and 2 75iu Bravelle injections--day of IUI sperm count 108 million--BFN Found cyst on left ovary and taking one month break.
blackapple-Melina- 27, with husband Chad, 28, TTC #3 since August 08. PCOS and tandem breastfeeding my b/g twins (thank you Clomid!). Trying soy, since it worked last cycle.
DaisyMae08 - TTC #1 since 7/07, 7 failed IUIs, currently in our first IVF cycle.
Deohare- TTC#2 w/secondary infertility after a long break.
eternalsunshine - TTC#2 w/MF issues. Conceived DC#1 through IUI. Currently on IUI #6 and seriously considering IVF soon.
lola88 - 38 y.o., TTC#1 since Oct. '05, 4 failed clomid cycles, 1 failed clomid/iui cycle, moving on to adoption!
MOMTOALEXIS - Trying to conceive since 9/07. 4 failed Clomid cycles, 3 with IUI. Moving to IVF January 09
mamasgirls- TTC #3 since 4/2007. Moving on to IUI #2.
marg- TTC since 03/07 PCOS
NorthSky- TTC #1 for one year, possible PCOS
pixielou- TTC 2 years, waiting for IVF or IUI
Shadow22-35- High FSH, TTC#2
tomanygirls - TTC #4 since 11/07 - PCOS with Metformin,HSG, blocked tube, 1st round of clomid, canceled 1st IUI cause we only had one egg on blocked side.
wileymama- TTC with injectibles/IUI for unexplained IF after November stillbirth
wgt4miracle- TTC #1, IVF#1 getting ready for stimming. Finished bcp, continuing lupron. Maybe ER and ET middle of April. (never had a chance to do IUI cause of blocked tubes, ARGH)
WoodlandFairy- 27, have been TTC for over 15 months
zoey2010-31, PCOS, MFI. Did ICSI in May: 9 eggs, only 2 fertilized, day 3 transfer but cells were not dividing as expected.. RE say 10%. Also doing acupuncture. June 3, (-) for pregnancy test.
PLEASE let the threadkeeper know if there is anything you would like to add/ delete/ change from your synopsis above. Bolding requested changes is appreciated
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? Let us know how your MRI and lab tests go--I hope nothing major is wrong.
Welcome!!!
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