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!
Please let me know if there are any changes/updates to make.
Trying to Conceive #1
Kparker (27) DH(34) married since 10/2008. TTC#1 since 9/2008 w/ MIF. Using sperm donor; 3 failed IUIs so far. HSG + IUI #4 in Jan 2012, suspected female IF.
krunchyk Me (32), DH (33), ttc #1 1/11. Diagnosed with PCOS at 19. Eastern Medicine diagnosis of phlegm stagnant. Currently taking 1500 mg of Metformin daily along with supplements and acupuncture.
Teresaresa (32) DH (46) TTC#1 since 04/09...married 06/09. Waiting to see what our next cycle will be....hoping for a BFP!!!
Jukim married to DH since 01/01/09. TTC#1 since 11/11. Battling Hyperthyroidism since 04/11. The thought of it being a long journy is unnerving
but God is gracious!
gtree TTC for a year, just started clomid. Hope 2012 brings babies!!
Gemmine (27) Me+ DH TTC #1 since July 2010. 1 loss at 5 weeks in April 2011.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/gemmine84
Shesaidboom (27) TTC #1 since 2007. Struggling with PCOS. Currently taking 1 cycle off for the new year and praying for our "free baby" before the clinic reopens after the first of the year!
Cbaa2010 Cait & B (26) TTC#1 since 10/10, 2 failed Clomid cycles, 1 IUI, also on progesterone for chronic LP spotting. 1 more go with Clomid, then on to injectables!
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/caitylady
Sourire (29) DH (32) - TTC # 1 since August 2010 with short luteal phase.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2d1bce
Monkeyscience MOVED TO GRADUATES!!!
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2d452e/
LuluRoo (28) TTC#1 since March 2011 after taking a break from TTC for a little while!!! Doing what I can to prepare for our first medicated cycle March 29th, 2011.
Renavoo (35) moved to graduates!!!!!!
Blueyezz4 TTC #1 (technically #4 - long story) since 2006; Moving on to our 3rd Fresh IVF in Oct. after 5 failed IUI's, 2 failed IVF's and a failed FET. Hoping & praying for a miracle. Mother to our twins boys - lost at 22.5wks on 6-20-09 and another little angel in heaven lost at 8wks!
deborahbgkelly (30) moved to graduates!!!!!!
JodiAriel Jodie (33) married to Jay (31) TTC#1 with PCOS, male viscosity issued, low progesterone.
Catheleni 35, TT#1. Male factor issues and consult with RE in November.
Chicajones (27) DH (30) TTC#1 since June 2010. Just diagnosed with PCOS. Limited insurance/finances so we're going to try Femera then just try natural therapies if that doesn't work. Also adivsed that I have IR problems.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2d1bce
Trying To Conceive #2
SilaMarila (25), DH(29), TTC#2 since 12/10. Long cycles and infrequent ovulation. No diagnosis. Using acupuncture (since 6/11) and holding off on fertility meds for now.
MammaBird (42) moved to graduates!!!!!!
rcr (37) TTC #2 since December 2007. One failed IVF, five failed medicated IUI cycles (follistim, menipur, and gannirelix), hoping for second IVF cycle Jan 2012.
Gozal (33) trying for number 2 since 2009. Finally diagnosed with prolactinoma after extended breastfeeding; PRL levels normal 4/11; ectopic pregnancy 6/11; trying first Clomid + Ovidrel cycle after three monitored natural cycles.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/324f8c/
Tinymama TTC#2. Male IF issues (poor count/quality/motility).
Trying To Conceive #3
zanelee TTC#3 for almost 5 years now. Secondary IF due to cervical cancer surgery. Had extensive endo removed and cervix manually dialated (so dh's boys could get in!) in late fall of 2010, and now trying on our own for a few months. Can't decided whether or not to start clomid. Praying for a miracle!
Brichole1214 Brandy (27) DH (31) TTC#3 since March 2011! Waiting for an appointment with my GYN to see what our next steps will be with TTC! Praying for a baby in 2012!!!
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/158654
Skeemama TTC#3 since 2006. Several losses along the way. Hopeful. (most days)
Graduates
(May everyone who passes through this thread find her way to this section!)
Monkeyscience, Mammabird, deborahbkelly, Tenzinsmama, Renavoo, Tantylynn, Kaydove, Brichole1214, Sweet.Bee, Lega, NishaG, Kewpie80, Tear78, ValH, Lesliesara63, no5no5, Minkajane, EastbayK, Grapesbunch, thtr4me, alexaskj, trumpcard, poetgirl, ann_of_loxley, livelovelaugh
Missing In Action...but we're still thinking of you
(please let us know if you'd like to jump back in)
babymc, yoyonana, RosieL, Silverbird, fierrbug, rhiandmoi, aprilmom, wendlynn, lydiah, hope4light, jenger, tryingfortow, wallabi, gale, cassnbeth, mindfulmomma, emski4379, kyliel, moonfireglow, Milletpuff, First Short Photo, Stretch358, InGodsHands, Simplymere, Indianagrl, Victorian Patch, lovebug
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Name:Age:TTC #:CDPO (if applicable):Testing:Trying Sincelan for this Cycle:Link to Chart (if applicable):Thoughts:
Please let me know if there are any changes/updates to make.
Trying to Conceive #1
Kparker (27) DH(34) married since 10/2008. TTC#1 since 9/2008 w/ MIF. Using sperm donor; 3 failed IUIs so far. HSG + IUI #4 in Jan 2012, suspected female IF.
krunchyk Me (32), DH (33), ttc #1 1/11. Diagnosed with PCOS at 19. Eastern Medicine diagnosis of phlegm stagnant. Currently taking 1500 mg of Metformin daily along with supplements and acupuncture.
Teresaresa (32) DH (46) TTC#1 since 04/09...married 06/09. Waiting to see what our next cycle will be....hoping for a BFP!!!
Jukim married to DH since 01/01/09. TTC#1 since 11/11. Battling Hyperthyroidism since 04/11. The thought of it being a long journy is unnerving
gtree TTC for a year, just started clomid. Hope 2012 brings babies!!
Gemmine (27) Me+ DH TTC #1 since July 2010. 1 loss at 5 weeks in April 2011.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/gemmine84
Shesaidboom (27) TTC #1 since 2007. Struggling with PCOS. Currently taking 1 cycle off for the new year and praying for our "free baby" before the clinic reopens after the first of the year!
Cbaa2010 Cait & B (26) TTC#1 since 10/10, 2 failed Clomid cycles, 1 IUI, also on progesterone for chronic LP spotting. 1 more go with Clomid, then on to injectables!
Sourire (29) DH (32) - TTC # 1 since August 2010 with short luteal phase.
Monkeyscience MOVED TO GRADUATES!!!
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2d452e/
LuluRoo (28) TTC#1 since March 2011 after taking a break from TTC for a little while!!! Doing what I can to prepare for our first medicated cycle March 29th, 2011.
Renavoo (35) moved to graduates!!!!!!
Blueyezz4 TTC #1 (technically #4 - long story) since 2006; Moving on to our 3rd Fresh IVF in Oct. after 5 failed IUI's, 2 failed IVF's and a failed FET. Hoping & praying for a miracle. Mother to our twins boys - lost at 22.5wks on 6-20-09 and another little angel in heaven lost at 8wks!
deborahbgkelly (30) moved to graduates!!!!!!
JodiAriel Jodie (33) married to Jay (31) TTC#1 with PCOS, male viscosity issued, low progesterone.
Catheleni 35, TT#1. Male factor issues and consult with RE in November.
Chicajones (27) DH (30) TTC#1 since June 2010. Just diagnosed with PCOS. Limited insurance/finances so we're going to try Femera then just try natural therapies if that doesn't work. Also adivsed that I have IR problems.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2d1bce
Trying To Conceive #2
SilaMarila (25), DH(29), TTC#2 since 12/10. Long cycles and infrequent ovulation. No diagnosis. Using acupuncture (since 6/11) and holding off on fertility meds for now.
MammaBird (42) moved to graduates!!!!!!
rcr (37) TTC #2 since December 2007. One failed IVF, five failed medicated IUI cycles (follistim, menipur, and gannirelix), hoping for second IVF cycle Jan 2012.
Gozal (33) trying for number 2 since 2009. Finally diagnosed with prolactinoma after extended breastfeeding; PRL levels normal 4/11; ectopic pregnancy 6/11; trying first Clomid + Ovidrel cycle after three monitored natural cycles.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/324f8c/
Tinymama TTC#2. Male IF issues (poor count/quality/motility).
Trying To Conceive #3
zanelee TTC#3 for almost 5 years now. Secondary IF due to cervical cancer surgery. Had extensive endo removed and cervix manually dialated (so dh's boys could get in!) in late fall of 2010, and now trying on our own for a few months. Can't decided whether or not to start clomid. Praying for a miracle!
Brichole1214 Brandy (27) DH (31) TTC#3 since March 2011! Waiting for an appointment with my GYN to see what our next steps will be with TTC! Praying for a baby in 2012!!!
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/158654
Skeemama TTC#3 since 2006. Several losses along the way. Hopeful. (most days)
(May everyone who passes through this thread find her way to this section!)
Monkeyscience, Mammabird, deborahbkelly, Tenzinsmama, Renavoo, Tantylynn, Kaydove, Brichole1214, Sweet.Bee, Lega, NishaG, Kewpie80, Tear78, ValH, Lesliesara63, no5no5, Minkajane, EastbayK, Grapesbunch, thtr4me, alexaskj, trumpcard, poetgirl, ann_of_loxley, livelovelaugh
Missing In Action...but we're still thinking of you
(please let us know if you'd like to jump back in)
babymc, yoyonana, RosieL, Silverbird, fierrbug, rhiandmoi, aprilmom, wendlynn, lydiah, hope4light, jenger, tryingfortow, wallabi, gale, cassnbeth, mindfulmomma, emski4379, kyliel, moonfireglow, Milletpuff, First Short Photo, Stretch358, InGodsHands, Simplymere, Indianagrl, Victorian Patch, lovebug
PLEASE let the thread keeper know if there is anything you would like to add/delete/change in your synopsis above. Bolding requests is appreciated!