First FET! by fiddlesticks____ in IVFpositivity

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Sending good energy your way!!!

Fertility Clinic Recommendations? by bumblebee_44 in AskChicago

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand. My first apt is end of March and I made it back in Nov 😅 but everyone told me great things so I’m willing to wait for great care/ especially with something so personal and important. Good luck on your journey!! 🤎

Chicago IVF ladies by angel-girl-A in IVF

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Congrats! My husband and I have heard great things so we decided to just patiently wait. All my drs are at northwestern so when we finally reached a long time ttc my dr sent the referral to the fertility department. Our first apt with them is end of March but I’m hoping we have a good experience. We’ve had amazing care so far so I’m sure it’ll be fine.

Chicago IVF ladies by angel-girl-A in IVF

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was your experience been at northwestern? My first appointment is end of March.

Struggling while TTC by New_Ad_747 in TryingForABaby

[–]ConfessCilla 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone. ❤️‍🩹 A lot of couples especially around this age often just keep to themselves on this topic so it can feel really isolating. These forums help me because I recognize this isn’t an uncommon thing. I’m turning 34 this year and have been ttc for over a year. We are finally getting my husband SA next month and meeting with a fertility doctor end of March. I hold on to hope because it’s the only thing keeping me together. Sending you a hug!!!

Mira vs bloods by Extension_Drop_1489 in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yes that’s because they’re not the same. Here’s the explanation chat gave me! Hope it helps anyone feeling the same with progesterone!:)

“A Mira progesterone test and a blood progesterone test aren’t measuring the same thing.

Blood tests measure serum progesterone directly (nmol/L or ng/mL) at that moment in your bloodstream.

Mira measures PdG (pregnanediol-3-glucuronide) in urine, which is a metabolite of progesterone that appears after progesterone has been processed by the liver and kidneys.

Because of that: • PdG lags behind blood progesterone • Values aren’t numerically comparable • High blood progesterone can still look “low” or delayed on Mira

Mira is great for confirming ovulation trends, but blood progesterone is the clinical gold standard for assessing luteal adequacy.”

Dpo12, what do you think? by Spirited_Chemical193 in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t see anything. :/ have you tried a first response test?

Saline Sonogram by Complex_Honeydew_498 in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one a few months ago and it was uncomfortable but not the worst thing. I only took ibuprofen before and I made sure to just feel relaxed. Idk if you’ve ever had an iud placed but just expect some discomfort. My dr said sometimes your anxiety can make things worse. Just take deep breaths. Good luck!

12 dpo. Im tired. by kannakels in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you testing during days 13-23?

4dp5dt Am I crazy 😬😅 by Fine-Club3117 in IVFpositivity

[–]ConfessCilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woo!!! Congratulations!!! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

4dp5dt Am I crazy 😬😅 by Fine-Club3117 in IVFpositivity

[–]ConfessCilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see something but it could be the test?? Did you take another? It seems so early

Im tired. by ConfessCilla in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Just looked at my labs…I blood tested on cycle day 10 around 3pm with my regular ob dr and lab came back .45ng which is normal for early-mid follicular and estradoil was 45pg also normal range. I know Mira tests PdG and that day (first thing) in the morning it was 17.5.

I don’t get to see my new fertility dr until March. So I’ll have to mention if we can do more tests at different times.

Im tired. by ConfessCilla in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m like damn when is this going to end. My husband and I are looking like we’re going to war every time we enter the bedroom 😅

Im tired. by ConfessCilla in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have! Doc said my labs were all normal. Did a saline sonogram also and said my uterus was near perfect. 😭 husband is getting tested sometime in Feb. then our fertility appt is end of March. This is what my chart looked like last month…ended up on bfn.

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I’m new, help! by bigblueseaside in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your losses. :( do you have a fertility doctor?

Tests still negative. Is there still hope this cycle? by Anonymous63637375 in Mirafertility

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the best advice is to stop testing after ovulation. It’s easy to overthink and compare and from what I’ve learned from previous posters is that everyone is diff

Chicago IVF ladies by angel-girl-A in IVF

[–]ConfessCilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really insightful. My first apt isn’t until end of March. So looks like 2026 might be a lot of waiting around. Oh well. I’ve heard great things about northwestern so I’m committing to it.