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
amberc727: TTC #2 since Oct '08. Starting Femara this cycle.
AmyKT: 34, TTC #2 since June '09. Briefly pregnant in August/Sept, but miscarried. Slightly elevated FSH and a short luteal phase. DH sometimes has subfertile sperm. Working on IUI #4.
anne1140: 26, TTC #1 since Nov. '07. Done: blood work for both, semen analysis 4X, HSG, 2 ultrasounds (1 2D, 1 3D), and varicocele repair. Me: septate uterus, Him: poor sperm morphology and motility, possibly caused by varicocele (repaired now!). Next step: Semen analysis in January to see if the surgery worked, and trying in the meantime.
AutumnLaughing: 32, TTC #1 since June of 2008, PCOS + possible endo, clear HSG, using progesterone cream, DH ambivilent due to unemployment.
brandyshea: TTC #1 since Feb 08. 28 y.o. dealing with male factor infertility. Starting IVF soon.
DaisyMae08: Unexplained IF with 7 failed IUIs, 1st IVF resulted in a chemical pg, 2nd IVF negative, and looking toward IVF #3.
Eastbayk: natural
indianagrl: 35, DH also 35. TTC #1 since 10/08 with hypothyroidism, possible other hormone imbalance.
Kel32brown: Kelli. TTC #4 for 36 months, m/c 10/08, 1st Clomid/IUI (April 2009) led to missed miscarriage (July 2009). Now waiting out a cyst from a no-medication cycle.
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.
Kimberly23: 23, TTC #1 with PCOS, about to start first cycle of Clomid and Provera.
kristenok18: Starting up ART again after over a year hiatus (husband is in military).
Kuntry_Gurl78: 31, 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.
lotusblossom9: 28, TTC #2, trying Femara this cycle after Clomid didn't work.
mmpmelmack: Melissa, TTC #2, multiple miscarriages & probable PCOS
mommyndoula: Brie, TTC #3 with MFI (low testosterone).
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.
quetinha: 38, TTC #3, back to Clomid after 4 Femara cycles
stretch358: TTC since Aug. 08 with hashimoto's thyroiditis. Other than that the RE says Unexplained Infertility.
Tear78: TTC #1 since 5/2008, possible luteal phase defect, first appt with RE in November.
Vermillion: 25, secondary infertility, elevated Prolactin levels--still don't know why.
Graduates
(May everyone who passes through this thread find their way to this section)
alexaskj: Alexas, 27 married to Bobby. TTC #2 with PCOS. Starting Clomid this cycle!
trumpcard: M--32 wife to P--32, TTC #1 since April 2008, HSG for me this month and dealing with MFI
poetgirl: TTC for 28 cycles. Low progesterone, possible premature ovarian problems, LPD and hypothalamus dysfunction. Removed polyp 3/08.
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?)
eternalsunshine - TTC#2 w/MF issues. Conceived DC#1 through IUI. Currently on IUI #6 and seriously considering IVF soon.
tami1981: TTC for 2+ years, secondary infertility, severe male factor, 1 failed IUI, now onto IVF/ICSI Aug/09!!
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
Moondiapers
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
Catubodua: 39, TTC #1 since Oct 07. we've already had a semen analysis and HSG done and both were fine.
mamasgirls- TTC #3 since 4/2007. Moving on to IUI #2.
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
Missing in Action
(A section for people who haven't posted to this thread in at least two months)
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.
Crystal-mommy: TTC #2 w/ PCOS on and off for 3 yrs. 2 clomid cycles-BFN, 1st cycle w/ femara
KrysTTC: Officially TTC #2 with clomid since May 2009 after a year of not getting her period on her own. Diagnosed with PCOS 2003.
lovebug: TTC#1 for over 3 years, but on a break while DH is in Iraq.
MOMTOALEXIS: Trying to conceive since 9/07. 4 failed Clomid cycles, 3 with IUI. Moving to IVF January 09
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.
NorthSky: TTC #1 for one year, possible PCOS
Shadow22: 35- High FSH, TTC#2
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)
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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Trying to Conceive
amberc727: TTC #2 since Oct '08. Starting Femara this cycle.
AmyKT: 34, TTC #2 since June '09. Briefly pregnant in August/Sept, but miscarried. Slightly elevated FSH and a short luteal phase. DH sometimes has subfertile sperm. Working on IUI #4.
anne1140: 26, TTC #1 since Nov. '07. Done: blood work for both, semen analysis 4X, HSG, 2 ultrasounds (1 2D, 1 3D), and varicocele repair. Me: septate uterus, Him: poor sperm morphology and motility, possibly caused by varicocele (repaired now!). Next step: Semen analysis in January to see if the surgery worked, and trying in the meantime.
AutumnLaughing: 32, TTC #1 since June of 2008, PCOS + possible endo, clear HSG, using progesterone cream, DH ambivilent due to unemployment.
brandyshea: TTC #1 since Feb 08. 28 y.o. dealing with male factor infertility. Starting IVF soon.
DaisyMae08: Unexplained IF with 7 failed IUIs, 1st IVF resulted in a chemical pg, 2nd IVF negative, and looking toward IVF #3.
Eastbayk: natural
indianagrl: 35, DH also 35. TTC #1 since 10/08 with hypothyroidism, possible other hormone imbalance.
Kel32brown: Kelli. TTC #4 for 36 months, m/c 10/08, 1st Clomid/IUI (April 2009) led to missed miscarriage (July 2009). Now waiting out a cyst from a no-medication cycle.
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.
Kimberly23: 23, TTC #1 with PCOS, about to start first cycle of Clomid and Provera.
kristenok18: Starting up ART again after over a year hiatus (husband is in military).
Kuntry_Gurl78: 31, 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.
lotusblossom9: 28, TTC #2, trying Femara this cycle after Clomid didn't work.
mmpmelmack: Melissa, TTC #2, multiple miscarriages & probable PCOS
mommyndoula: Brie, TTC #3 with MFI (low testosterone).
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.
quetinha: 38, TTC #3, back to Clomid after 4 Femara cycles
stretch358: TTC since Aug. 08 with hashimoto's thyroiditis. Other than that the RE says Unexplained Infertility.
Tear78: TTC #1 since 5/2008, possible luteal phase defect, first appt with RE in November.
Vermillion: 25, secondary infertility, elevated Prolactin levels--still don't know why.
Graduates
(May everyone who passes through this thread find their way to this section)
alexaskj: Alexas, 27 married to Bobby. TTC #2 with PCOS. Starting Clomid this cycle!
trumpcard: M--32 wife to P--32, TTC #1 since April 2008, HSG for me this month and dealing with MFI
poetgirl: TTC for 28 cycles. Low progesterone, possible premature ovarian problems, LPD and hypothalamus dysfunction. Removed polyp 3/08.
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?)
eternalsunshine - TTC#2 w/MF issues. Conceived DC#1 through IUI. Currently on IUI #6 and seriously considering IVF soon.
tami1981: TTC for 2+ years, secondary infertility, severe male factor, 1 failed IUI, now onto IVF/ICSI Aug/09!!
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
Moondiapers
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
Catubodua: 39, TTC #1 since Oct 07. we've already had a semen analysis and HSG done and both were fine.
mamasgirls- TTC #3 since 4/2007. Moving on to IUI #2.
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
Missing in Action
(A section for people who haven't posted to this thread in at least two months)
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.
Crystal-mommy: TTC #2 w/ PCOS on and off for 3 yrs. 2 clomid cycles-BFN, 1st cycle w/ femara
KrysTTC: Officially TTC #2 with clomid since May 2009 after a year of not getting her period on her own. Diagnosed with PCOS 2003.
lovebug: TTC#1 for over 3 years, but on a break while DH is in Iraq.
MOMTOALEXIS: Trying to conceive since 9/07. 4 failed Clomid cycles, 3 with IUI. Moving to IVF January 09
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.
NorthSky: TTC #1 for one year, possible PCOS
Shadow22: 35- High FSH, TTC#2
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)
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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not sure I entirely "got it" until then. It didn't help that the two ladies I was hanging out with were "accidental" moms, one of whom actually suggested that maybe the universe was telling me that I was meant to adopt. It's only been 18 months - not even 12 real cycles! And the two of them spent much of the evening talking about how having their kids changed their lives. They're both super-sweet, but...
I called the RE to see if I could still come to my appointment since I've had the flu this weekend, and they said no, and the EARLIEST STUPID APPOINTMENT THEY HAVE FOR ME IS 11/30!!! I'm so crushed. ANOTHER cycle is going to go down the tubes. Oh..and their reason why they don't want me in is because they have to be really careful because they have pregnant women in their office. oh, well, whoopdie doo! good for them! I'll just go back to my pitiful, swine-flu filled, NONpregnant life and keep out of your hair then. 
I'm so upset. I'm sorry this is all about me, I planned to respond to y'all after my appointment when I had updates. Now I'm just broken again. 
that this may be a blessing in disguise. I called another fertility clinic, one that was recommended by a friend but which initially I thought wasn't covered by my insurance. They're going to check, but they probably are covered, and they can see me on Friday. 
They're supposedly more thorough, more empathetic, and closer to my house. They were also much nicer on the phone. I really hope the insurance piece works out. And if it took this big disappointment to push me over to a better RE, then ok...I swallow my bitter pill. 
Who thinks I should take the day off tomorrow? I don't have a fever today, but I'm still weak and exhausted. Keep in mind I'm going to have to leave early for my appointment on Friday! oh boy...and writing sub plans sucks. 
Thanks 
