September
The Infertility ONE Thread
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 barose TTC since 1999 (with intermittent breaks), 1 30wk MC, PCOS (treated with diet/ lifestyle) and Hypothyroid.
biomama TTC since November 2007. Waiting for a fall IVF.
blueyezz4 - Trying since July 06'. Started on the drug/IUI route in July. On hold with IUI in September due to being away on vacation at the prime time, but have plans to get back on the wagon in Oct.
Corikodjo 39, TTC since August of 2007,1 Chemical Pregnancy 11/07, on 2nd IUI
Crystal-mommy TTC #2 w/ PCOS on and off for 3 yrs. 2 clomid cycles-BFN, 1st cycle w/ femara
FayeO Tired mama to DD (1/03). TTC #2 since November 2005. Recently diagnosed with MFI (antisperm antibodies). Currently TTC with unmedicated IUIs. Had 3 failed IUIs prior to diagnosis and 2 failed IUIs since diagnosis (2 medicated, 3 unmedicated). On hold with IUI in August and September due to being out of town at prime time (what luck!).
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.
hope4light TTC since March 2006 with MFI and slightly low progesterone. Currently TTC with IVF with ICSI, cycle 1 round 1 and 2 canceled. Round 3 left me with a BFN.
jasminewb After five failed IUI's, starting my first (and hopefully only!) IVF cycle with Lupron supression on August 30th.
Katie34 - 35 yrs old, IF due to toxins from periodontal surgeries. Trying chinese herbs and sweats and other natural ways to make the body healthier.
LibbyLou TTC with PCOS. Cystic fibrosis carrier. Waiting on DH's blood test results to determine the next treatment.
lola88 37 years old (38 in December). TTC since October 2005. Finally got BFP in March '08 only to m/c at 9 weeks. Started first round of clomid 3 days ago, and starting first IUI in September.
MeadowMom - TTC#2 with PCOS and fibroids. Using Letrozole and HCG trigger.
OrganicSister - I have a 9 yr old son; TTC (my #2, his #1) since Jan of '03. We're just starting an IVF cycle this month.
organitarian - 29 y/o, been trying to concieve for 3 years. Metformin didnt work and tracking didnt work. Do not ovulate, overweight, currently using diet and exercise.
poetgirl TTC since October 2006 with low progesterone, possible LPD and hypothalamus dysfunction. Removed polyp 3/08. On 22nd cycle, doing IUI, acupuncture and pre-O cleanse. Progesterone in LP
Pookietooth - Jennifer, 42, married to Bill, 43. Diagnosed with PCOS 12 years ago, 1 DS (5 1/2). Tried to use diet, supplements, homeopathy, and herbs to conceive again, but then on my 42nd birthday decided to once again go to an RE. So far tried clomid, femara, and currently trying Follistim (supplementing with acupunture).
shastasue - 31 and living in Kansas. TTC for 2 years as of the end of June. Diagnosed with PCOS (insulin resistant), secondary to hypothyroidism caused by surgery and and radioiodine ablation for a tumor, and secondary autoimmune disease (Grave's). Had a lap done in April to remove a fibroid, an adhesion on the left ovary, and to remove a chocolate cyst on the right ovary and repair a ruptured cyst on my right ovary that was bleeding. DH has low motility as well (40%). Currently on Metformin, and was taking clomid before the cysts.
SimplyRochelle - Trying since May 2007, conceived in July 2008, m/c at 12 weeks. No treatments for now, just hoping for the best.
songbird45 TTC #1 with PCOS since January 2007 - Two failed Clomid cycles and no longer a candidate for Clomid. 3 failed Femara/IUI cycles. Still trying.
Tandy~36 yrs.~TTC #1 for 4 years (2 years with doctor and 1 year break) after 2 miscarriages due to hypercoagulation (blood clotting) solved by taking a blood thinner when i get pregnant again...taking Metformin 1500 mg daily...and natural progesterone cream after possible conception every ovulatory cycle...shouldn't take clomid due to a mood disorder so trying to avoid it...weight/nutrition issues due to other medications but now getting it under control by tapering off those medications and eating better and exercising...
Voltige - TTC #2 since 7/07; Recently diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS but trying to conceive naturally for a few cycles post surgical laparoscopy
Taking a Break EastbayK Taking a break while still hoping and dreaming
Held - 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.
::: Graduates :::(May everyone who passes through this thread find their way to this section)
Aly22681 TTC #1 since January 2007, 3 MCs. --> July 2008
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
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:TTC since February 2007 with MFI (antisperm antibodies) and possible mild congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Currently TTC with Clomid and IUI. --> July 2008Jelly 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
Julia'sMom TTC#2 with PCOS. DD1 conceived with met, clomid & hcg. No response to clomid, starting IVF. --> July 2008
blueRhino TTC #1 since June 2007. TTC with Chinese herbs and acupuncture. --> September 2008
oregonduck - age 34 and DH, 31. TTC #1 since June 2007. In the beginning stages of infertility testing. Have done one Clomid cycle so far. --> September 2008
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I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and found it relaxing. What did you do in Harrisburg? I usually want to get through that city as quickly as possible 
This is my first cycle post laparoscopy and I was extremely crampy around the time of ovulation- it felt like I had heavy stones just sitting in my lower abdomen. I've never had any physical symptoms of O, so it's new if nothing else. My LP is typically only about 10 days so I should know by late next week. If AF shows, I start the cycle tracking with my RE and I am really hoping to avoid all of that. I'm also trying to stay positive while friend after friend announces a new pregnancy. I think every mother in my DS's play school class is either pregnant or newly post partum. It's just so difficult sometimes.
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