October 2010 Infertility One Thread

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

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 #1

First Shot Photo - TTC #1 since Feb 09. Hoping 50mg of Clomid is the answer!

AutumnLaughing~32, TTC #1 since June of 2008, PCOS + possible endo, clear HSG, using progesterone cream, DH ambivilent due to unemployment.

Blueyezz4~Unexplained Infertility; TTC “#1” which is really #3 after losing #1 & #2 (twin boys at 22.5wks on 6-20-09 conceived after trying for 3yrs). We are heading toward IVF now after 3 more failed follistim/IUI cycles! Fingers crossed!!

indianagrl~36, DH also 36. TTC #1 since 10/08 with unexplained infertility.

fierrbug Tiara (33), DH (34) – TTC #1 since 2001, 3 mc’s. Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) which relates to other hormone/insulin/egg quality issues + some clotting properties. In limbo awaiting a miracle to get GH injections in conjunction with a future IUI.

stretch358~TTC since Aug. 08 with hashimoto's thyroiditis. Other than that the RE says Unexplained Infertility.

Tear78~TTC #1 since 5/2008. Two m/c in 2008/9, laparoscopy/hysteroscopy to remove endometroid cyst in 2010. Trying IUIs with breaks in between when necessary.

ladylaura~Laura, 25, TTC#1 since May 2007, using donor sperm b/c of husband's genetic defect.

shesaidboom~Nikki, 26, TTC #1 since '07. Have lost three. Taking Metformin for PCOS. Finished one cycle of Provera. Waiting to follow up with Endocrinologist.

InGodsHands- Me:30 Mild Endo, Possible PCOS; DH: 32 Perfect except for low morphology. TTC #1 since March 08. Currently doing 2nd IUI with femera/follistim/trigger. Hoping for a miracle!

Milletpuff~34, TTC #1 since April '09 with two early losses. Me: no bad results in the first rounds of testing, hoping to get some testing for info on losses. DP: shooting blanks cos she's a female. Trying with known donor in Europe, next cycle in August

simplymere~ pregnant once 2 years ago, lost pregnancy. Trying Clomid for the first time now, due to not feeling sure about having medical help. Did have moderate endometriosis removed Febuary 2009. Overall a frustrating journey.



Trying To Conceive #2

no5no5 - ttc #2 since Oct. 07. Trying Clomid and if that doesn't work, going straight to IVF!

Jenger - TTC#2 since August 2009, diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism in August 2010


Trying To Conceive #3


zanelee- TTC#3 for 4 years now. Secondary IF due to cervical cancer surgery, and possibly non-care from doctor at that time. May have other issues now related to the non-care. (Trying not to be bitter) Dh SA is great. Have our first RE appt. next week. Praying!



Taking a Break


MoOnFiReGlOw TTC #4 since April 2009 (14 cycles). MFI due to medications that cannot be changed. Hoping for a miracle

MrsD08~Samantha 24, DH 31, TTC Baby D. #1 since September 2009 with male factor infertility. Saw a new Urologist 2/23 and 4/18. He does not want to proceed with ANYTHING until we get a SA....UGHHHHHH! First RE appt. 7/14!



Graduates
(May everyone who passes through this thread find her way to this section!)

Minkajane, EastbayK, Grapesbunch, thtr4me, alexaskj, trumpcard, poetgirl, ann_of_loxley, eternalsunshine, tami1981, Jelinifer, Furrow, crazyrunningmama, claireb, Aly22681, BellyBean, booja's mom, Moondiapers, by-the-lake, Kiki99, Catubodua, mamasgirls, mischievium, Jelly Bean, Corikodjo, blueRhino, Voltige, songbird45, FayeO, LibbyLou, MeadowMom, gumby74, nummies, Julia'sMom, Perdita_in_Ontario, Pookietooth, Laci, Oregonduck, nyteacher, AmyKT, Brichole1214



Losses

Victorian Patch, lovebug


Missing in Action
I just went through and deleted those who haven't posted since May. If you are still lurking but haven't posted let me know and I'll add you again!!


PLEASE let the thread keeper know if there is anything you would like to add/ delete/ change from your synopsis above. Bolding requests is appreciated!


Weekend Wrap-Up
Name:
Age:
TTC #:
CD:
DPO (if applicable):
Testing:
Trying Since:
Plan for this Cycle:
Link to Chart (if applicable):
Thoughts:

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

Hey guys! Sorry I've been MIA for a while. School started up and the business has swamped me! I'll try to go through and update all the info in the first thread here over the next few days

[lesliesara63]

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name: lesliesara63
Age: 35
TTC #: 3
CD: 14
DPO (if applicable):
Testing:
Trying Since: March 2009
Plan for this Cycle: starting Lupron next Thursday then Puregon/IUI/prometrium
Link to Chart (if applicable):
Thoughts: Despite how sad I am about our recent losses I am ready to start trying again. I just had some blood work done for recurrent pregnancy loss. It is supposed to take 4-6 weeks to come back. Hopefully it will provide us with some answers.

[blueyezz4]

Just lurking over here a bit...been spending most of my time on the IVF thread.


Lesliesara - just trying to catch up on my threads and saw your posts and wanted to send you a and let you know I'm thinking about you. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you with this upcoming cycle. Take care!!! to all the rest of you ladies too!!

[first_shot_photo]

Can I please be added to the TTC #1 list?

Name: First Shot Photo
Age: 20
TTC #: 1
CD: 31
DPO (if applicable): I didn't ovulate this cycle =(
Testing: Just got progesterone levels test back. I was on 100mg of Clomid this time and my levels were 0.8!! I had a level of 13 on 50mg, so I am going back to that dose.
Trying Since: Feb 2009
Plan for this Cycle: Go back down to the 50mg of Clomid, and hope that my levels as are good as they were last time at 50mg.
Link to Chart (if applicable): Not charting yet again. I will start back up ASAP though. I need to buy a new thermometer.
Thoughts: I'm really depressed about the effects of the 100mg of Clomid. Back down to 50 I guess..

[no5no5]

Hi ladies. Can I join?

Name: no5no5
Age: 31
TTC #: 2
CD: 1
DPO (if applicable):
Testing: Whenever I feel like wasting more money.
Trying Since: October '07
Plan for this Cycle: I'm waiting for the doctor to call me back & let me know. We'll probably go for Clomid & progesterone this time around.
Link to Chart (if applicable):
Thoughts: I've just finished up my first cycle on Clomid. The hope (not my hope, particularly, but my doctor's) was that the Clomid would lengthen my luteal phase. No such luck. I actually made it to 10 days, which is the top end of normal of for me. CD 21's progesterone level was 2. The nurse says that probably means that I ovulated, but clearly it's not where it should be. Two more Clomid cycles to go, then on to IVF!

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

Added you ladies!!

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name:MoOnFiReGlOw
Age: 28
TTC #: 4
CD: 11
DPO (if applicable): not quite yet! Hopefully I do ovulate this month!!
Testing: Not anytime soon
Trying Since: April 09
Plan for this Cycle: Take my vitamins and exercise and attempt to stick with it!
Link to Chart (if applicable): Nothing much to see
Thoughts: Well a LOT has been going on! I'm on cd11, but still bleeding. One program I'm using says I'm still at the beginning of a cycle, the other says I had a really super short cycle and I'm on cd 2 b/c its impossible to bleed for longer than 7 days so who knows? I'm just really hoping this bleeding stops soon b/c I really don't want to have to go to the doctor

On a positive note my dh's back is FINALLY feeling better and he is off the meds that the docs thought were preventing him from making sperm so now if my body could get in gear maybe we could make something happen!

[wallabi]

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name: Sara
Age: 30
TTC #: 2 (but primary IF, as dd came us through adoption)
CD: 3
DPO (if applicable): nope
Testing: I always say no, but secretly hope to make it enough days to make testing worthwhile!
Trying Since: 2002, on and off, but trying while gluten free for just under a year
Plan for this Cycle: first and foremost, keep the gluten away!! also, remember my vitamins and probiotics
Link to Chart (if applicable):
Thoughts: still trying to go long enough without gluten for my body to stand a chance at normalizing, and until that happens we are not going any further with the dr. Am considering seeing an autoimmune disease specialist (if we can find one - first step - what would that sort of dr be called?) to see if we can work out what is going on in my body and be able to formulate a better plan.



Moonfireglow - that is awesome news about your dh and the meds!!

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

Originally Posted by wallabi

Moonfireglow - that is awesome news about your dh and the meds!!

Thanks hun! They say it takes around 3 months for the 'bad' sperm to be replaced by good ones, so I'm a bit sad it will take that long but what is a few more months compared to the 1+ year we have been trying??

[adorabelle]

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name: Jen
Age: 27
TTC #: 1
CD: 34
DPO (if applicable):
Testing:
Trying Since: Jan 2010
Plan for this Cycle:
Link to Chart (if applicable): http://fertilityfriend.com/home/jenv
Thoughts: I have PCOS and don't ovulate on my own

[zanelee]

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name:Jennifer
Age:40 (shhh! Don't say it)
TTC #:3 (4 if counting the baby we didn't get to keep)
CD:16
DPO (if applicable):n/a
Testing:if I get to be late...you betcha!
Trying Since:2006
Plan for this Cycle:Just had endo surgery. Had lots of it. Hoping that once we actually get to dtd, we'll be blessed again! Come on wednesday!!!!
Link to Chart (if applicable):
Thoughts: Praying about whether or not to take clomid, as we are just not sure if that's what the Lord wants for us, plus we've run out of money. My RE is wanting us to do clomid...any thoughts?

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

Originally Posted by zanelee

Praying about whether or not to take clomid, as we are just not sure if that's what the Lord wants for us, plus we've run out of money. My RE is wanting us to do clomid...any thoughts?

Honestly hun, if you just had a ton of endo removed, I'd probably wait a month before taking the clomid. That's just me though! If you are questioning it at all, wait.

AFM - I'm so excited ladies! My dh has gotten his libido back That really makes me think it was these meds that were causing all the issues. I'm crossing my fingers that these swimmers rejuvenate quickly!!

[lesliesara63]

Originally Posted by zanelee

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name:Jennifer
Age:40 (shhh! Don't say it)
TTC #:3 (4 if counting the baby we didn't get to keep)
CD:16
DPO (if applicable):n/a
Testing:if I get to be late...you betcha!
Trying Since:2006
Plan for this Cycle:Just had endo surgery. Had lots of it. Hoping that once we actually get to dtd, we'll be blessed again! Come on wednesday!!!!
Link to Chart (if applicable):
Thoughts: Praying about whether or not to take clomid, as we are just not sure if that's what the Lord wants for us, plus we've run out of money. My RE is wanting us to do clomid...any thoughts?

Originally Posted by MoOnFiReGlOw

Honestly hun, if you just had a ton of endo removed, I'd probably wait a month before taking the clomid. That's just me though! If you are questioning it at all, wait.

AFM - I'm so excited ladies! My dh has gotten his libido back That really makes me think it was these meds that were causing all the issues. I'm crossing my fingers that these swimmers rejuvenate quickly!!

Good luck to both of you! Things sound promising.

I'm starting Lupron on Thursday. A bit nervous about all the needles. Good thing Mike isn't scared of using a needle, since I am.

[no5no5]

Originally Posted by zanelee

Praying about whether or not to take clomid, as we are just not sure if that's what the Lord wants for us, plus we've run out of money. My RE is wanting us to do clomid...any thoughts?

Well, clomid is very cheap, especially if you're only going to try it for a few cycles (which is really all you should do). I have heard that it can make endo worse. But right after the surgery that effect might be less. I don't know. I guess you make the decision you are least likely to regret.

[indianagrl]

Can you please change my info up above? DH and I are both 36 now and since I have lost weight my hormones don't seem to be unbalanced anymore. Now I'm considered "unexplained infertility". Thanks!

I'm pretty sure I ovulated yesterday so now the TWW starts! Hope springs eternal How is it that you can have this little seed of hope, when every month for two years now the thing you have been hoping and praying for doesn't happen? How exciting is this though....I was probably in my fertile stage this past week for my fourth wedding anniversary!! It would be cool if that was the BD'ing that finally did it

Hope everyone has a great week!

[brichole1214]

Originally Posted by indianagrl

Can you please change my info up above? DH and I are both 36 now and since I have lost weight my hormones don't seem to be unbalanced anymore. Now I'm considered "unexplained infertility". Thanks!

I'm pretty sure I ovulated yesterday so now the TWW starts! Hope springs eternal How is it that you can have this little seed of hope, when every month for two years now the thing you have been hoping and praying for doesn't happen? How exciting is this though....I was probably in my fertile stage this past week for my fourth wedding anniversary!! It would be cool if that was the BD'ing that finally did it

Hope everyone has a great week!

I just popped in to say hi and wishing you all the luck!!!! I really hope that your anniversary BD'ing did the trick!!!!




EVERYONE ELSE...i'm sending out great fertility VIBES and I really do hope that more can graduate from this thread!!! Though when i was TTC this little one i LOVED the support i got from all of the ladies in this thread!!! I hope everyone is doing great and i'm always looking to see how everyone is doing!!!

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

Originally Posted by indianagrl

Can you please change my info up above? DH and I are both 36 now and since I have lost weight my hormones don't seem to be unbalanced anymore. Now I'm considered "unexplained infertility". Thanks!

I'm pretty sure I ovulated yesterday so now the TWW starts! Hope springs eternal How is it that you can have this little seed of hope, when every month for two years now the thing you have been hoping and praying for doesn't happen? How exciting is this though....I was probably in my fertile stage this past week for my fourth wedding anniversary!! It would be cool if that was the BD'ing that finally did it

Hope everyone has a great week!

Updated!

I *think* we are in the 2ww together hun! I'll know for sure in another few days too, but I've had 2 days of high temps I've asked myself that same question too hun

[MoOnFiReGlOw]

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name:MoOnFiReGlOw
Age: 28
TTC #: 4
CD: 20
DPO (if applicable): Possibly 2dpo
Testing: Not for a while
Trying Since: April 09
Plan for this Cycle: Take my vitamins
Link to Chart (if applicable): http://www.tcoyf.com/members/Amitiel/charts/17.aspx
Thoughts: Well the bleeding FINALLY stopped after 12 days and then apparently I ovulated 6 days later? Ah well, our timing is perfect if I do end up O'ing this early! I can't help but be a bit excited since this is our first cycle with dh off the meds...but I know I shouldn't get my hopes up too much since it takes a while for the meds to get out of his system.

[no5no5]

Weekend Wrap-Up
Name: no5no5
Age: 31
TTC #: 2
CD: 12
DPO (if applicable): 0...I think I O'd today, but time will tell.
Testing: 2 weeks from today?
Trying Since: October '07
Plan for this Cycle: Clomid & progesterone. I'll probably start the P in 3 days.
Thoughts: I'm just waiting for a temp rise so I can start my progesterone. I'm super excited to see if my LP is longer, and also to have an excuse for my insanity.

[zanelee]

Ok. I had my post-surgery followup yesterday.
My RE suggested that I come in the next cycle on day 21 for a progesterone to see how well I'm ovulating, and if it's good, to try on our own for a few months. Or, if it's not good, to go right on to clomid.
So, dh is just SO upset that he's got to have lots of sex.
Here's to "practice makes perfect!"