TTC thread take 2

[esbrick]

I just finished catching up on this thread, and I'm sorry for all the bad news! Sometimes this just, plain, stinks!!!

My GYN finished running all my bloodwork. The 1st go-round came back inconclusive on my thyroid, but the 2nd round shows my thyroid function is normal. In reality, I think I might have an underactive thyroid (like for my whole life, LOL), but I think I'll take that issue up with my primary care doctor after the new year.

So the bloodwork did show that it looks like I have PCOS. The GYN suspected this, so it's not a huge surprise since she prepared me for it at my annual exam.

So our next step is to get DH's SA, then she'll write me a prescription for Clomid. She said we will try that for 3 months on our own, then we can try IUI if we want to. We'll definitely want to pray the IUI thing through, as we need to discuss the cost, emotional toll, etc.

Well, you are on the next step of your TTC journey. This will sound weird but I'm glad that you have a diagnosis. This is definately something that you can work with your doctors on and get on a plan! Good luck on the Clomid!

 

[cherbear]

Well, you are on the next step of your TTC journey. This will sound weird but I'm glad that you have a diagnosis. This is definately something that you can work with your doctors on and get on a plan! Good luck on the Clomid!

yes I agree, you have an answer and a plan!!!

 

[RachaelRol]

Hi Girls,

Just checking in and hoping for some good news for you.

Good news on the fibroids, Gabbie.

To all the other ladies, best of luck always and know that I pray you all have your little miracles, and that they arrive soon.

Happy Thanksgiving. I am hosting for 16 and have not gotten a turkey yet.

Rachael

 

[Kennywife]

Well, next Wednesday, Dec. 1.....

Kenny and I go to meet Dr. McKenny at the Tulsa Fertitility Clinic! OMG. I'm scared, but excited! Nervous too. Here we go...

Gabbie

 

[cherbear]

Well, next Wednesday, Dec. 1.....

Kenny and I go to meet Dr. McKenny at the Tulsa Fertitility Clinic! OMG. I'm scared, but excited! Nervous too. Here we go...

Gabbie

OMG good luck girl!!!!

 

[esbrick]

Well, next Wednesday, Dec. 1.....

Kenny and I go to meet Dr. McKenny at the Tulsa Fertitility Clinic! OMG. I'm scared, but excited! Nervous too. Here we go...

Gabbie

Another step Anna! I hope that all turns out well

 

[Kennywife]

Well, since we're having turkey day today for Kenny.....

the turkey's in the oven, cookies are ready, pies ready, all the other stuff just needs to be reheated! We start at 11 a.m.!!!

Yum!

We're having:

Turkey
turkey gravy
dumplings
sweet potato casserole
mashed potatoes
rolls
corn
green beans
pumpkin pies
choco chip cookies
virgin cranberry cocktails
pop
coffee

 

[jenm2878]

I have a question for you ladies. We got our first test results back, and my doctor thinks I'm fine except for two small fibroids which he doesn't think are a problem. My DH, however, had his SA come back with terrible results. We have an appointment with a urologist in January, (I can't believe that it's going to take so long!) but I'm wondering if I should be making an appointment with an RE or just wait and see what the urologist wants to do. My doctor says to wait for the urologist, but I just don't want to waste any more time waiting for an RE appointment if he's going to recommend that we do that next.

We've been doing a ton of reading, and it looks like we would have to go right to IVF with ICSI with these test results. My DH says that it's up to me since I'd have to go through everything. So now I'm trying to decide if I want to go through it all or just start working on an adoption.

My insurance would cover the first round of IVF, but I'm terrified of having multiples, what the drugs will do to me, and missing so much work to get all of the tests. Ugh, why can't this be easier?

And to put a cherry on top of the all the lovely news we've gotten, my best friend is pregnant after only trying for two months. I love them to death, so I'm really happy for them, but I cried for two days after finding out. I finally spilled and told her what was going on, and she's been really supportive.

Thanks for listening to me ramble.

 

[cherbear]

I have a question for you ladies. We got our first test results back, and my doctor thinks I'm fine except for two small fibroids which he doesn't think are a problem. My DH, however, had his SA come back with terrible results. We have an appointment with a urologist in January, (I can't believe that it's going to take so long!) but I'm wondering if I should be making an appointment with an RE or just wait and see what the urologist wants to do. My doctor says to wait for the urologist, but I just don't want to waste any more time waiting for an RE appointment if he's going to recommend that we do that next.

We've been doing a ton of reading, and it looks like we would have to go right to IVF with ICSI with these test results. My DH says that it's up to me since I'd have to go through everything. So now I'm trying to decide if I want to go through it all or just start working on an adoption.

My insurance would cover the first round of IVF, but I'm terrified of having multiples, what the drugs will do to me, and missing so much work to get all of the tests. Ugh, why can't this be easier?

And to put a cherry on top of the all the lovely news we've gotten, my best friend is pregnant after only trying for two months. I love them to death, so I'm really happy for them, but I cried for two days after finding out. I finally spilled and told her what was going on, and she's been really supportive.

Thanks for listening to me ramble.

I totally understand not wanting to wait that long. If you book with an RE now, since the holidays are coming up, you may not be able to get in until after Christmas. But either way, it's probably a good idea to call. It really doesn't hurt to schedule a consult NOW. If the RE insists your husband see the urologist before proceeding, well at least you've gotten your initial meeting with him or her done and your DH already has a urologist appointment.

I have to admit I'm pretty jealous about the insurance you have!

If your RE suggests IUI before IVF, how many (if any) IUI's would your insurance cover?

Feel free to PM me if you ever want any detailed information. I've been through it all now...

And with your friend, I can feel your pain and I'm so sorry. I'm glad you told her though, because it just would've eaten at you more as her pregnancy progresses. In my opinion it's okay to be jealous and angry that it happened so easy for her, as long as you don't 'take it out' on her. Which I'm sure you are not doing. But I know it is horribly frustrating and painful

 

[jenm2878]

I totally understand not wanting to wait that long. If you book with an RE now, since the holidays are coming up, you may not be able to get in until after Christmas. But either way, it's probably a good idea to call. It really doesn't hurt to schedule a consult NOW. If the RE insists your husband see the urologist before proceeding, well at least you've gotten your initial meeting with him or her done and your DH already has a urologist appointment.

I have to admit I'm pretty jealous about the insurance you have!

If your RE suggests IUI before IVF, how many (if any) IUI's would your insurance cover?

Feel free to PM me if you ever want any detailed information. I've been through it all now...

And with your friend, I can feel your pain and I'm so sorry. I'm glad you told her though, because it just would've eaten at you more as her pregnancy progresses. In my opinion it's okay to be jealous and angry that it happened so easy for her, as long as you don't 'take it out' on her. Which I'm sure you are not doing. But I know it is horribly frustrating and painful

Thank you for your kind words. I don't know anyone in 'real life' that has gone through any of this, so it's nice to have some place where people understand.

I think our insurance covers IUI's. The policy was worded that it would cover $15k (lifetime) infertility treatments, including IVF. My DH has only 1% normal morphology, so everything we've read indicates that IVF/ICSI would be the most successful. Will the doctor listen if we tell them we would rather skip to IVF?

I'm so torn about what to do. Neither of us has a problem with adopting, and it doesn't matter to us if we are genetically related to our child. I'm just afraid that we'll get paired up with someone that decides to keep the baby at the last minute. I'm also hoping the adoption tax credit gets extended again, because there's very little chance we'd be able to get an adoption completed in 2011 when it's supposed to expire.

It's all just so much to consider.

 

[WDWAurora]

We did IVF. I'm not sure how old you are, but based upon my age, the max they could put back in after retrieval, fertilization, etc. was 2. So, yes, a chance of multiples, but twins. I do think if you told the doctor you'd like to go straight to IVF they would listen, but I do think they'll give you their opinion first and let you decide from there. I was too terrified to adopt in America because of the fears you have, although I felt more comfortable with it since I felt like that was more of a guarantee of a child than IVF. We were a very fortunate success story. I'm thankful every day for that sweet little 6 month old boy sleeping upstairs.

 

[skuttle]

Jenm2878, My DH's SA came back with some funky results as well. He went to the urologist for an initial consult as required by my OB/GYN before she would move forward with IF treatments. After his initial consult, he had to go back again for an ultrasound. The urologist diagnosed DH with varicocele with the option of surgery as a "possible" fix. However, the urologist couldn't guarantee that surgery would help. We decided to go back to my Dr to see if we could try something less invasive than surgery. We went ahead and did 3 IUIs with Clomid. DH's count was always decent, but his morph and motility was always wacky. None of the IUIs worked.

My OB/GYN only does three IUIs, then you get referred to the RE. We went to the RE last NOvember to discuss our next step. RE wanted to do IUI with injectible meds. I asked the RE if it was worth DH having surgery and the RE actually said no. He told us that if the surgery would "fix" DH, DH's numbers would have to be bad across the board, which they weren't. Based on that, he didn't think surgery would make much of a difference.

If I were you, I think I'd let DH go to the urologist for the appointment to just see what the urologist has to say. This way, you will know for sure what you are facing. It can't hurt. Having the most info can only help. It is a tough decision, though.

After our appointment with the RE last November, we decided to take a break from IF treatments until after the summer. Surprise..found out I was pregnant in June. I'm currently 30w pregnant after 4 years of TTC. It just happened with no meds or doctors or monitoring. I guess it's true that all you need is that one little sperm to make it! I'm still in shock that it happened the way it has. After 4 years of nothing, I was pretty hopeless. You just never know. Don't give up hope.

 

[EllNat11]

Hello Everyone, my DH and I are at the beginning of our TTC journey and hope I can join in!

I went off of my BCP at the end of September, had 1 normal cycle and now am on day 42 with AF nowhere in sight, BFN so I figure my body is just trying to regulate - but very nerve-wracking. I've been on BCP for 10 years, but the six years prior to that my cycle was never regular, i'm hoping that is just because I was still in my teens....

I have some weight that I would like to lose, and have made some changes (lost 20 lbs so far!) and will keep that up and figure that can only help things.

All in all, I'm scared, excited, nervous etc but my DH and I are so excited to have a baby. I'm not new to the Dis (but my family is on here and we aren't telling anyone we are trying, so I changed my SN) and I'm really looking forward to joining in and getting great advice from all of you!

Happy thanksgiving

 

[cherbear]

Hello Everyone, my DH and I are at the beginning of our TTC journey and hope I can join in!

I went off of my BCP at the end of September, had 1 normal cycle and now am on day 42 with AF nowhere in sight, BFN so I figure my body is just trying to regulate - but very nerve-wracking. I've been on BCP for 10 years, but the six years prior to that my cycle was never regular, i'm hoping that is just because I was still in my teens....

I have some weight that I would like to lose, and have made some changes (lost 20 lbs so far!) and will keep that up and figure that can only help things.

All in all, I'm scared, excited, nervous etc but my DH and I are so excited to have a baby. I'm not new to the Dis (but my family is on here and we aren't telling anyone we are trying, so I changed my SN) and I'm really looking forward to joining in and getting great advice from all of you!

Happy thanksgiving

Welcome to the TTC group! I hope your stay here is a short one!

I hear ya on the birth control pills. I was on them for 7 years. I will never take those ever again!! (except when I do my IVF the RE will prescribe them to supress my ovaries first )

It sounds like you have learned the terms quite quickly (BFN, AF, BCP) so I don't know if you know about BBT temperature charting yet? I use fertilityfriend.com, it's free (unless you pay for VIP which gives extra features)

I started temping (Taking my BBT temperature first thing in the morning) daily when my cycles were so long. It really helped me to see if/when I was ovulating. It was so much better than waiting around for AF to show and not having a clue when to expect her arrival. I wasted a TON of money on pregnancy tests because of my 2 month long cycles. Yuck.

It's nice to have you here, and I hope that you can learn a lot and please feel free to ask as many questions as you like.

Oh by the way, how rude of me.....I'm Cheri and my DH and I have been TTC for 23 months. We have severe MFI (Male factor) and we have been seeing the RE for a year. We've done 4 IUI's and an IVF. We are waiting it out through the holidays and trying to save some moolah (and pay off our existing IVF loan) so we can do IVF #2 in early 2011. That's about it for me. Because of this I have learned a lot so like I said I will help as much as I can. All these ladies here are wonderful and we support each other through this process.

 

[cherbear]

We did IVF. I'm not sure how old you are, but based upon my age, the max they could put back in after retrieval, fertilization, etc. was 2. So, yes, a chance of multiples, but twins. I do think if you told the doctor you'd like to go straight to IVF they would listen, but I do think they'll give you their opinion first and let you decide from there. I was too terrified to adopt in America because of the fears you have, although I felt more comfortable with it since I felt like that was more of a guarantee of a child than IVF. We were a very fortunate success story. I'm thankful every day for that sweet little 6 month old boy sleeping upstairs.

Jenm2878, My DH's SA came back with some funky results as well. He went to the urologist for an initial consult as required by my OB/GYN before she would move forward with IF treatments. After his initial consult, he had to go back again for an ultrasound. The urologist diagnosed DH with varicocele with the option of surgery as a "possible" fix. However, the urologist couldn't guarantee that surgery would help. We decided to go back to my Dr to see if we could try something less invasive than surgery. We went ahead and did 3 IUIs with Clomid. DH's count was always decent, but his morph and motility was always wacky. None of the IUIs worked.

My OB/GYN only does three IUIs, then you get referred to the RE. We went to the RE last NOvember to discuss our next step. RE wanted to do IUI with injectible meds. I asked the RE if it was worth DH having surgery and the RE actually said no. He told us that if the surgery would "fix" DH, DH's numbers would have to be bad across the board, which they weren't. Based on that, he didn't think surgery would make much of a difference.

If I were you, I think I'd let DH go to the urologist for the appointment to just see what the urologist has to say. This way, you will know for sure what you are facing. It can't hurt. Having the most info can only help. It is a tough decision, though.

After our appointment with the RE last November, we decided to take a break from IF treatments until after the summer. Surprise..found out I was pregnant in June. I'm currently 30w pregnant after 4 years of TTC. It just happened with no meds or doctors or monitoring. I guess it's true that all you need is that one little sperm to make it! I'm still in shock that it happened the way it has. After 4 years of nothing, I was pretty hopeless. You just never know. Don't give up hope.

It's so nice to have you both looking in here and offering up your advice. It's a great reminder that success is possible!!

 

[Kennywife]

Hello Everyone, my DH and I are at the beginning of our TTC journey and hope I can join in!

I went off of my BCP at the end of September, had 1 normal cycle and now am on day 42 with AF nowhere in sight, BFN so I figure my body is just trying to regulate - but very nerve-wracking. I've been on BCP for 10 years, but the six years prior to that my cycle was never regular, i'm hoping that is just because I was still in my teens....

I have some weight that I would like to lose, and have made some changes (lost 20 lbs so far!) and will keep that up and figure that can only help things.

All in all, I'm scared, excited, nervous etc but my DH and I are so excited to have a baby. I'm not new to the Dis (but my family is on here and we aren't telling anyone we are trying, so I changed my SN) and I'm really looking forward to joining in and getting great advice from all of you!

Happy thanksgiving

You and I are on a lot the same page. I'm Gabbie btw. My hubby and I have been ttc-ing off and on for close to a year. My cycle disapears on me a lot from time to time, then shows up again! Kenny (hubby) and I are going to the RE Wednesday to see what our options are.

Good for you on the weight loss!

Gabbie

 

[Kennywife]

So, OT here.....

was anyone brave enough to go to the stores today or did you stay in?

I shopped online. I got:

a Cardinals baseball clock for dad (He looooves the Cards!)
a new wedding ring set for Kenny and I
a Mickey Mouse ring for me
leggings, t-shirts, and loungewear from Old Navy
gift cards for my younger cousin
lush goodies
Disney $5 ornaments

I would have loved to get a Disney Dooney & Bourke purse, but all I can afford is the little one and I'm afraid I'd lose it.

Gabbie

 

[EllNat11]

You and I are on a lot the same page. I'm Gabbie btw. My hubby and I have been ttc-ing off and on for close to a year. My cycle disapears on me a lot from time to time, then shows up again! Kenny (hubby) and I are going to the RE Wednesday to see what our options are.

Good for you on the weight loss!

Gabbie

Gabbie -

Thanks for the welcome!

Best of luck to you at the RE on Wednesday, you'll be in my thoughts!!

 

[EllNat11]

Welcome to the TTC group! I hope your stay here is a short one!

I hear ya on the birth control pills. I was on them for 7 years. I will never take those ever again!! (except when I do my IVF the RE will prescribe them to supress my ovaries first )

It sounds like you have learned the terms quite quickly (BFN, AF, BCP) so I don't know if you know about BBT temperature charting yet? I use fertilityfriend.com, it's free (unless you pay for VIP which gives extra features)

I started temping (Taking my BBT temperature first thing in the morning) daily when my cycles were so long. It really helped me to see if/when I was ovulating. It was so much better than waiting around for AF to show and not having a clue when to expect her arrival. I wasted a TON of money on pregnancy tests because of my 2 month long cycles. Yuck.

It's nice to have you here, and I hope that you can learn a lot and please feel free to ask as many questions as you like.

Oh by the way, how rude of me.....I'm Cheri and my DH and I have been TTC for 23 months. We have severe MFI (Male factor) and we have been seeing the RE for a year. We've done 4 IUI's and an IVF. We are waiting it out through the holidays and trying to save some moolah (and pay off our existing IVF loan) so we can do IVF #2 in early 2011. That's about it for me. Because of this I have learned a lot so like I said I will help as much as I can. All these ladies here are wonderful and we support each other through this process.

Cheri -

Thanks so much for the welcome!!

I am up with the lingo, because while we just started TTC, i've been longingly following forums/boards for a while.

I just joined fertility friend and the Basal Thermometer I ordered from Amazon just arrived today so I will be starting that in short order.

Funny, never over the past 10 years did I imagine I would be wishing so hard for AF to show up!!!

I'm sorry for the hard time you have had to date, you will be in my thoughts and I'm hoping that your next try will be successful and you will have a beautiful baby!

 

[joanne312]

OK ladies... I'm hoping someone can give me some insight into this. We are in the midst of our first Clomid cycle. I went in Wednesday (CD12) and my largest follicle was 13mm. Went back today (CD14), largest was 15mm. I have to go back in tomorrow for another ultrasound. I'm starting to get worried... should I be? I know that they need to get to ~20mm to O, but does it matter how long it takes you to get there? Is there a cutoff point to where the follicles aren't going to fully mature for this cycle? ANY insight you have would be appreciated as I'm starting to get nervous!