Post by ilovecandy on Sept 9, 2019 13:55:12 GMT -5
Moonriver hugs just saw your update on last week's thread
Pandora how are you doing?
Today is day 5 of meds. Yesterday we added in menopur so right now on menopur and gonal f. I go in tomorrow for monitoring (went yesterday) and again on Thursday and will get updated med dosages and such then.
I think k my anxiety/depression med is kicking in I have so much more productive lately.
I feel like a broken record, but I'm still waiting on my APS results. This should finally be the week though. I was originally told the lab had 15 calendar days to post results but when I called on day 16 I was told that it was business days. Friday is day 15 so I'm hoping I don't have to wait through the weekend to next Monday.
I went and saw my doctor a couple weeks ago and was prescribed Zoloft to deal with the anxiety I've been having. I haven't started taking it yet because I've been feeling mostly better, but I know I should.
I've been interviewing for a more senior role and they asked for references in my second interview, but gave me the option of waiting to provide them until they decided on who they wanted to hire. Of course I provided references after our meeting finished and I heard from a former supervisor that he got a call from them today. ALLLLL the FX that I'll be getting an offer. They originally said they wanted to make a decision by the end of business today. I've been the runner up a couple of times now in the past several months for jobs I was really interested in so I'd really like this to come through.
Thanks, ilovecandy I’m just waiting for CD1. Then I’ll be hoping that the timing works out to have a treatment cycle. My H generally travels more in the fall/winter so historically it’s harder for things to line up.
I feel like a broken record, but I'm still waiting on my APS results. This should finally be the week though. I was originally told the lab had 15 calendar days to post results but when I called on day 16 I was told that it was business days. Friday is day 15 so I'm hoping I don't have to wait through the weekend to next Monday.
I went and saw my doctor a couple weeks ago and was prescribed Zoloft to deal with the anxiety I've been having. I haven't started taking it yet because I've been feeling mostly better, but I know I should.
I've been interviewing for a more senior role and they asked for references in my second interview, but gave me the option of waiting to provide them until they decided on who they wanted to hire. Of course I provided references after our meeting finished and I heard from a former supervisor that he got a call from them today. ALLLLL the FX that I'll be getting an offer. They originally said they wanted to make a decision by the end of business today. I've been the runner up a couple of times now in the past several months for jobs I was really interested in so I'd really like this to come through.
I feel like a broken record, but I'm still waiting on my APS results. This should finally be the week though. I was originally told the lab had 15 calendar days to post results but when I called on day 16 I was told that it was business days. Friday is day 15 so I'm hoping I don't have to wait through the weekend to next Monday.
I went and saw my doctor a couple weeks ago and was prescribed Zoloft to deal with the anxiety I've been having. I haven't started taking it yet because I've been feeling mostly better, but I know I should.
I've been interviewing for a more senior role and they asked for references in my second interview, but gave me the option of waiting to provide them until they decided on who they wanted to hire. Of course I provided references after our meeting finished and I heard from a former supervisor that he got a call from them today. ALLLLL the FX that I'll be getting an offer. They originally said they wanted to make a decision by the end of business today. I've been the runner up a couple of times now in the past several months for jobs I was really interested in so I'd really like this to come through.
Fingers crossed for good news on all fronts!
Thank you! At this point I’d like the APS to be positive because at least then we’d have an answer and an idea of how to keep me pregnant.
I also feel like a broken record but I am doing 1 final "force". I did 10 days of provera twice a day and 5 days of estrace twice a day. I talked with my OB who said to do the estrace to get my estrogen levels up so when I come off the provera it forces. I hope he's right because if not I'll be having a dnc.
Once I get to CD1 I should be able to transfer this month. DH started talking about if this transfer works, and he was the one to bring it up so I know it's on his mind now too which helps.
I also feel like a broken record but I am doing 1 final "force". I did 10 days of provera twice a day and 5 days of estrace twice a day. I talked with my OB who said to do the estrace to get my estrogen levels up so when I come off the provera it forces. I hope he's right because if not I'll be having a dnc.
Once I get to CD1 I should be able to transfer this month. DH started talking about if this transfer works, and he was the one to bring it up so I know it's on his mind now too which helps.
FX that this will do the trick, and the transfer goes ahead!
Thanks for checking in on my ilovecandy, I went out of town last weekend and asked if I could move my CD10 FET appointment to CD11, I usually dont ovulate till CD14 so they said sure. Went in on day 11 and I had already ovulated so our FET cycle was cancelled. I was quite bummed at first but then this week came down with an awful bug, 103 fever, lost my voice, lethargic, really bad cough and cold so now I am feeling rather relieved we did end up cancelling. Waiting for CD1 now to try again.
FX for your cycle ilovecandy FX for you too achi! megstoo - I hope this brings on your CD1, how frustrating.
Thanks for checking in on my ilovecandy, I went out of town last weekend for a wedding and asked if I could move my CD10 FET appointment to CD11, I usually dont ovulate till CD14 so they said sure. Went in on day 11 and I had already ovulated so our FET cycle was cancelled. I was quite bummed at first but then this week came down with an awful bug, 103 fever, lost my voice, lethargic, really bad cough and cold so now I am feeling rather relieved we did end up cancelling. Waiting for CD1 now to try again.
FX for your cycle ilovecandy FX for you too achi! megstoo - I hope this brings on your CD1, how frustrating.
Hi all. I'm back after a few years. We just wrapped up a failed FET cycle (negative blood test yesterday) so I'm just waiting for CD1 and we'll try again next cycle. We have two frozen embryos left (started with 5 in 2015), and I'm not sure I want to go through an entire new fresh cycle, so hopefully we'll have success with one of those two.
Good luck to everyone. I've been checking in on the board off and on over the last few years, and I'm hoping for good things for all of us.
Post by ilovecandy on Sept 10, 2019 13:09:14 GMT -5
I am on day 5 on stims and I only have 3 follicles. Trying to remind myself it is early. Trying to remind myself it takes one and quality but I am kinda freaking out thinking it is low. 3.5 years ago I had onle had 10 follicles total at retrieval.
Post by moonriver on Sept 10, 2019 17:15:30 GMT -5
Technically I’m on CD17, following a cancelled cycle for over responding to gonal-f. But I’m bleeding like it’s CD1. I don’t know what’s going on, but I am scheduled for a progesterone check on Friday. Just hoping we can try again this/(next?) cycle.
moonriver - ugh, that sucks. Hopefully the bleeding will slow down/stop soon
I got the job I mentioned in my post yesterday! I’m super excited. It’s a really good offer too, they gave me almost everything I asked for (I never expected to get it all, so I’m ok with it). I’ll start in a couple weeks unless my current employer lets me out of the notice period. I’m anticipating a couple of really shitty weeks. My current boss is a cold shouldered/highly critical nightmare when she’s annoyed with people so that’ll be fun.
moonriver - ugh, that sucks. Hopefully the bleeding will slow down/stop soon
I got the job I mentioned in my post yesterday! I’m super excited. It’s a really good offer too, they gave me almost everything I asked for (I never expected to get it all, so I’m ok with it). I’ll start in a couple weeks unless my current employer lets me out of the notice period. I’m anticipating a couple of really shitty weeks. My current boss is a cold shouldered/highly critical nightmare when she’s annoyed with people so that’ll be fun.
I am on day 5 on stims and I only have 3 follicles. Trying to remind myself it is early. Trying to remind myself it takes one and quality but I am kinda freaking out thinking it is low. 3.5 years ago I had onle had 10 follicles total at retrieval.
It's so hard to stay positive while you're in the middle of the cycle, but I'm sorry you're seeing discouraging results so far. Did the doctor seem concerned or change your dosages? Did they talk to you about how many follicles they would want to see before they cancel the cycle?
Between my second and third ultrasounds I had a lot of follicles collapse on themselves. The on-call doctor explained that sometimes follicles stop developing if there's not a good egg inside. I know everyone is different, but maybe you had some initial ones stop growing. It seems like you still have time to grow more follicles. Good luck!
I got the job I mentioned in my post yesterday! I’m super excited. It’s a really good offer too, they gave me almost everything I asked for (I never expected to get it all, so I’m ok with it). I’ll start in a couple weeks unless my current employer lets me out of the notice period. I’m anticipating a couple of really shitty weeks. My current boss is a cold shouldered/highly critical nightmare when she’s annoyed with people so that’ll be fun.
I'm sorry moonriver . It's so hard to get started and then stop abruptly. Hopefully the bleeding stops and you can get officially word on CD1.
Awesome news achi! That's wonderful that you got such a good offer. A new challenge and new situation sounds like the perfect way to refocus your energy after a hard year. Congrats!
I am on day 5 on stims and I only have 3 follicles. Trying to remind myself it is early. Trying to remind myself it takes one and quality but I am kinda freaking out thinking it is low. 3.5 years ago I had onle had 10 follicles total at retrieval.
It's so hard to stay positive while you're in the middle of the cycle, but I'm sorry you're seeing discouraging results so far. Did the doctor seem concerned or change your dosages? Did they talk to you about how many follicles they would want to see before they cancel the cycle?
Between my second and third ultrasounds I had a lot of follicles collapse on themselves. The on-call doctor explained that sometimes follicles stop developing if there's not a good egg inside. I know everyone is different, but maybe you had some initial ones stop growing. It seems like you still have time to grow more follicles. Good luck!
No they didn't seem concerned and didn't adjust my meds. I guess we will find out more at my next appointment tomorrow. I think part of my freakout was seeing in writing my new diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve.
Also the side effects of the meds have kicked in in a big way. Someone please help my husband 😄
No they didn't seem concerned and didn't adjust my meds. I guess we will find out more at my next appointment tomorrow. I think part of my freakout was seeing in writing my new diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve.
Also the side effects of the meds have kicked in in a big way. Someone please help my husband 😄
I totally understand feeling unnerved when you see new diagnoses in your medical file. It feels really personal and exposing when I see medical reports, so I try not to read.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow! If they're not concerned yet, then try not to freak out. Of course that's nearly impossible....
I have nothing ttc related going on at all. It’s sad. That’s all we focused on last school year and now nothing. No appointments, no meds, no hope, no baby.
Rant ahead: It drives me crazy when my coworkers complain about their kids. I always think to myself how lucky they are to even complain. I get it, I totally do. I have 25 second graders and sometimes they are soooo annoying! It just drives me crazy. Yes, kids are annoying, but look at what you have!
I have nothing ttc related going on at all. It’s sad. That’s all we focused on last school year and now nothing. No appointments, no meds, no hope, no baby.
Rant ahead: It drives me crazy when my coworkers complain about their kids. I always think to myself how lucky they are to even complain. I get it, I totally do. I have 25 second graders and sometimes they are soooo annoying! It just drives me crazy. Yes, kids are annoying, but look at what you have!
I get it. I lost my mom when I was 14 and for the years immediately after it (and even still sometimes nowadays depending on if I'm in a "I want my mom" funk) it really bothered me. I just wanted to scream "at least you still have a mom! You'd be sad if you woke up tomorrow and she was gone!" It's hard to see people complaining about something you want so badly. Big hugs.
Results are finally in and are negative. I do not have lupus or anti phospholipid syndrome. So more things crossed off the list, but still no answers. DNA karyotyping wont be in until the first week of December. Sigh.
I am in the tww however. This is my loss cycle and according to temps I ended up ovulating stupid late on day we had sex, so it’s a possibility this cycle but not one we were actively trying for. Not sure how I feel about it all right now.
Post by moonriver on Sept 14, 2019 14:56:41 GMT -5
I had bloodwork done yesterday to try to see if I had ovulated/why I bled CD17-21. They ended up telling me that my LH was at a level that could mean I ovulated a bit ago and might bleed soon, or that maybe it was still rising and I’d ovulate soonish. So.Not.Helpful.
My RE said to wait until the *next* bleed and we’d do another gonal-f cycle with IUI, if I don’t over respond again. I’m annoyed because I never have regular cycles so this means I’ll likely have to wait until CD30 or so and take provera to force a cycle. I don’t know whether to count this last bleed as a “cycle” though? If I count it, then I’m currently CD5, but if we just ignore it then I’d be CD21. I don’t know what to do?
Post by pinkpeony08 on Sept 14, 2019 16:22:17 GMT -5
achi I'm sorry. I've been in the same boat of hoping for something to be wrong and then it all comes back normal. I hope you can get some answers. And even the potential of pregnancy after recurrent loss is pretty scary, especially so soon after loss.
Does anyone know anything about radio active iodine and egg quality? I had RAI when I was 29 for a toxic nodular goiter on my thyroid gland. The only information I can find is about the effects of RAI with ovarian reserve. Part of me wonders if this has anything to do with my egg quality. I know I’m geriatric, but I wonder if it could have been a factor in my 30s as well?
I’m really just overthinking everything at this point.
I had bloodwork done yesterday to try to see if I had ovulated/why I bled CD17-21. They ended up telling me that my LH was at a level that could mean I ovulated a bit ago and might bleed soon, or that maybe it was still rising and I’d ovulate soonish. So.Not.Helpful.
My RE said to wait until the *next* bleed and we’d do another gonal-f cycle with IUI, if I don’t over respond again. I’m annoyed because I never have regular cycles so this means I’ll likely have to wait until CD30 or so and take provera to force a cycle. I don’t know whether to count this last bleed as a “cycle” though? If I count it, then I’m currently CD5, but if we just ignore it then I’d be CD21. I don’t know what to do?
Do you want some gonal-f? I have an injection pen still in box, unused. I’ll have to check how much it is, I want to say it’s 345. I know it’s kind of weird to give medicine away, but if you feel comfortable I can send it to you.
Post by pinkpeony08 on Sept 14, 2019 16:25:25 GMT -5
After all the immunology work up and answers with a plan, we are looking to try to conceive next cycle. I'm pretty nervous about it. On one hand, I'm hopeful. At the same time, I feel like an idiot for even trying again. I am already on low dose prednisone and metformin. I'll start lovenox prior to ovulation. Then lots of monitoring of labs and uterine blood flow. Interestingly, my natural killer cell numbers and activity came very close to normalizing after just changing my diet to fairly low carb, low sugar, and dairy, gluten and soy free. I'm hopeful that means we don't need a lot of prednisone, though I had done the same diet during my last pregnancy and still had a miscarriage, so clearly there is something else going on. Just trying to focus on the now and trying not to focus on the "what ifs."
I had bloodwork done yesterday to try to see if I had ovulated/why I bled CD17-21. They ended up telling me that my LH was at a level that could mean I ovulated a bit ago and might bleed soon, or that maybe it was still rising and I’d ovulate soonish. So.Not.Helpful.
My RE said to wait until the *next* bleed and we’d do another gonal-f cycle with IUI, if I don’t over respond again. I’m annoyed because I never have regular cycles so this means I’ll likely have to wait until CD30 or so and take provera to force a cycle. I don’t know whether to count this last bleed as a “cycle” though? If I count it, then I’m currently CD5, but if we just ignore it then I’d be CD21. I don’t know what to do?
Do you want some gonal-f? I have an injection pen still in box, unused. I’ll have to check how much it is, I want to say it’s 345. I know it’s kind of weird to give medicine away, but if you feel comfortable I can send it to you.
I so appreciate the offer, but I have pretty good coverage as well as two pens left over from my last cycle. Maybe someone paying oop needs it?
Post by ilovecandy on Sept 14, 2019 19:20:19 GMT -5
Achi I am so glad some of the results came in and hugs I know how frustrating it is to want one thing diagnosed because then at least you will have a path going forward
Moonriver that sucks
Joenali I pay oop and depending on my what my stuff says tomorrow I may need more gonal f I would be more than willing to pay for expedited shipping if so as I would need it by Wednesday if I do. If the offer is open ?
Day 10, of stims yesterday they saw 7 follies so yay! Still waiting ton today follies report to hit the account I am now on monitoring everyday so back again tomorrow morning. I am freaking out laightly that I won't have enough stim meds. I have enough to get through tuesday then if I need a dose on Wednesday I am screwed. We buy from overseas but I won't have enough time soooooo yeh. Fingers crossed I only have to do stims for another day or two then trigger because I am so tired of the nasuea and tender abdomen.