LTTTC #1 - Support Group *Please share your story

[MItoDC]

I took Fertilaid for Women for 3 months. I think it did good things - like bringing on ovulation a few days earlier that usual (my typical cycle has me ovulating on CD19), and lengthening my LP out to 15 or 16 days. I stopped taking it this month when I ran out though because we've found that our problem is with male infertility factor and we'll likely need to do IVF with ICSI. My DH is continuing to take Fertilaid for Men, but as we start saving for IVF, I figured that since I don't really need to take it - that that would be one place to save some more money every month.

 

[flou]

I've never taken fertilade so can't advise on that. However, me and my dh are moving out of our house a week Friday. We have boxes everywhere! DH is doing most of the packing and sorting, bless him! He's self employed and works from home. So he's taken less work so he can pack. We are moving into my parents house for about 6 weeks before our next house is ready. So not sure how ttc will be whilst living with my parents! I can't wait until we are settled in our new home.

 

[piglet24]

hi! can i join this thread? I've been searching threads in this forum for two days now and I can't seem to find a place. Like the thread's title say...I am also LTTC. For almost 4 years now. I have been to plenty of OB already and all I get is a monthly heartache. I have also tried herbal and acupuncture healing. It is just so frustrating.

That's why, last December 2013 hubby and I decided to opt for IVF. We know its expensive but we will start saving up for that. We went to a specialist and had us checked. Husband's supply is good. And my system is still working. So we are not yet a candidate. Turned out my insulin is pretty pretty high - like high HIGH. Because I am also diagnosed with PCOS the doctor prescribed me Metformin. December I didn't have my period, by January my insulin had dropped 50% but still no period, only one day spotting. February, haven't checked my insulin but I finally had my period. So I assume my insulin has dropped and I ovulated? I'm not really sure. For March no period yet. I want to visit my OB but she is out of town and will be back by the end of the month. For anybody who has taken Metformin, is there a chance that my period would skip a month? Thanks.

 

[pipilotta]

Hi everyone,
Thanks Dovkav I missed you too.
Sydney is exciting but I have to say I really miss home. It's a huge city and comes with all the ups and downs.
My job is great but very stressful, I will try to manage that a bit better, I have a lot of responsibilities which I need to grow into.

Welcome piglet, sorry you found yourself here.

Af has started so a new cycle starts, a bit exciting after a break. I stopped temping for a while and just relax and bd around the good days.

Hope you have a great weekend, it's a lovely sunny day here and I will try to sow some lawn in this sad looking big city backyard.

 

[Myshelsong]

Hi Piglett,
I am not sure about meta or insulin levels but I hope that they can get that under control for you.

Thanks for the response on the Fertilaid, I am going to bye some once we move for sure actually ... may purchase now and take it for a few months leading up too trying again just to see if it has any impact on my cycles.

Unfortunately I am the one doing all the packing, sorting and cleaning on this end, however there is light at the end of the tunnel only our room left to clean and most of the clutter has already been packed!

It is official, I was hoping that I would get into the fertility specialist before we move but it is not possible now. We are one week from the drive to start seeing houses and then me and DH will be apart until we have closed on a new home. So disappointed in the whole thing. :sad:

 

[piglet24]

Hi Pipilotta and Myshelsong! Thanks for the warm welcome.

Well, as much as we don't want to be in this boat, we just have to accept it and well hope for the best.

I've been searching online about this metformin. I want to know more, like if it could stop/delay my period. it is so frustrating. I wanted to visit other OB but I'm worried that I'd need to take another set of medicine.

Another thing, I have this paranoid thinking, for the past few days, a have this sharp pain shooting in my breast. its just fleeting. It happens like once or twice a day. I think I'm going to have breast cancer.

 

[Myshelsong]

Dont say that! It is probably muscle strain or stress, no need to worry about something else. If you are really concerned and it keeps up, go to the Drs and get it looked at. Good luck

 

[madtowngirl]

AF got me today. I am starting to truly believe this is never going to happen. I know I have no right to be this down when so many of you have been fighting longer than me, but I'm feeling very hopeless.

 

[Myshelsong]

Sorry hun, I know how you feel.
Let yourself feel it, grieve it, and then let it pass. I find 1/2 bottle of red or white really helps it along.

Big hugs

 

[piglet24]

@Myshelsong: Sorry I typed that. Feeling a bit paranoid. Every little thing about my body concerns me already. It doesn't really bother me, but I just noticed it. Hopefully this is just the sign that AF is coming? Haven't had a visit for this month. I'm just scared to know the reason why my period is delayed again.

@madtowngirl: aw...sorry to hear that. Don't lose hope. Never. Our baby will come in their own perfect time. hugs hugs.

 

[madtowngirl]

I think I definitely will go for that wine tonight. I had a conversation with my doctor this afternoon that basically scared the crap out of me. This is my last cycle of Clomid, and if it doesn't work, she wants to do an HSG. Now I know many women here have had one, and I know I should be happy that my doctor wants to be proactive rather than reactive. And I'm sure once my hormones aren't wacko, I'll feel better.

But now this whole IF thing finally feels very real. Before I guess I just viewed it as us "having trouble." Now I really do feel like, omg, there is a very real chance that this may NOT happen. Hopefully my hormonal ranting makes sense, because I actually felt like I was going to be sick when thinking about it.

 

[Myshelsong]

Piglet I hope it didn't sound like I was yelling, I just don't want to put that out there in the world.
Mad: I think having anHSG is a great thing. I had one done yes for me it was painful however it does show a lot and can tell you a lot about what is going on in there. More information it's good information, I am surprise she did not do this prior to drugs.

 

[flou]

AF got me today. I am starting to truly believe this is never going to happen. I know I have no right to be this down when so many of you have been fighting longer than me, but I'm feeling very hopeless.

I am sorry AF got you. How you feel is perfectly normal. I know I have my moments like this, especially around AF. I hope you get your own little one soon. I'm sure you will and it will be all that more special when it does and all the pain and upset will be worth it. That's what I have to keep thinking to get me through!

 

[flou]

I'm on cd14 today and I should O in the next few days. Hoping I catch the egg this month!

Welcome piglet. I'm sorry you find yourself here.

 

[piglet24]

@madtowngirl: i haven't tried this hsg yet. What is this for? As Myshelsong said, more information about our body could be a huge help. At least the doctor would know what really is causing the delay of conceiving.

@flou: hope you catch the egg.

 

[madtowngirl]

@piglet24, the hsg is to see if my Fallopian tubes are blocked, or if there is a problem in the uterus. I got pregnant once, so I'm hoping it will come back all clear, but at this point, who knows?

 

[piglet24]

@madtowngirl: Ah ok. Well, let us hope for the best. I'm crossing my fingers for you.

 

[dovkav123]

@flou, how is your 2ww?

@madtowngirl, I had HSG. I could tolerate a very short painful cramping. You should get it done. You'll learn more about your uterus and tubes and get help if there is a problem. Doing some tests and going forward will give you peace.
Aspirin and fish oil can help decrease chances of M/c. Have you tried them?

We failed 2 IUIs and 3 perfect embryos didn't stick so far. We don't give up and we go forward. THis April will be the 9th month of intensive fetility treatments. We didn't TTC naturally almost a year. WE did diagnostic tests, lots of blood tests....We consider we have unkown infertility.
We did a sperm dna fragmentation test this month.
The sperm results should be in 2-3 weeks. I have an appointment on Friday for u/s on CD8. Possible ER on Monday or Tuesday.
My dr. wants us to wait till the results. She doesn't have a treatment for a high fragm sperm anyways. We are doing for our own peace and mind. However, If we do IVF and we get lucky than we did dna test for nothing...
If his sperm has high dna damage than I'll look for a clinic which uses IMSI method to select the best sperm with a better microscope.
So far His morfology improved from 5% to 19% last month. Motility improved from 20% to 30%. He is on the normal range. I think we need to do IVF and hope that the sperm is still in good shape for this April cycle. I hope the healthy egg and sperm wll meet finally.
This time during IVF I'll ask my dr. to test my hormones during egg retrieval and after embryo transfer. Maybe I need extra help for my TWW.

Ladies, it is a beautiful Spring time! More sun, more vitamins, more sex will make us preggo in no time!
I hope and pray.

 

[flou]

Good luck dovkav with IVF. I really hope it works for you! Its great news about your DH sperm.

Madtown have you had your hsg yet? If so I hope it went well.

I am 7dpo today and no real symptoms to report. I had the last of my blood tests my FS wanted me to do and I have an appointment for my u/s on the 14th May. I'm never really sure whether I want them to find anything or not. So far all our tests have come back good which is great but on the other hand its quite frustrating. I had an internal u/s during my last mc as i was showing signs of ectopic pregnancy and nothing unusual was found. At least i feel as its small steps towards getting my rainbow.

Hows everyone else doing?

 

[madtowngirl]

My next appointment with my OB/GYN is May 5th. I'm not sure if she's planning on doing the hsg that day or not, it sort of depends on how this cycle goes. But thank you for the good thoughts!

I caught the nasty plague-cold thing that's going around. Yuck.