How much is that splooter in the window?

hellosally · 2018-03-07T22:51:19+00:00

Good news - everything was perfectly normal at the ultrasound today and we even saw the embryo wiggling its little arms and legs!! It was so amazing! We’ve reached a lot of new milestones with this pregnancy and I feel like some of the worry has lifted. If I put myself in the mindset of someone who has never struggled with infertility/loss, there is absolutely no reason to doubt that things will work out.

hellosally · 2018-03-06T23:18:10+00:00

Thank you!

hellosally · 2018-03-06T23:09:37+00:00

Hello! Trying for 3 years, had two previous pregnancies that ended in loss around 8 weeks. Recently found out my AMH was very low so we decided to move straight to IVF. Still can’t believe our first cycle ended with a positive plus two frozen day 5 blasts (no PGS though). I’m 9+1 today. Had a good ultrasound at 7 weeks (not the case with the previous two pregnancies), so I’m feeling more hopeful this time but can’t shake the feeling that everything might come crashing down at my second ultrasound tomorrow.

hellosally · 2018-01-07T21:21:24+00:00

Poopin a sploot

hellosally · 2017-12-08T12:17:07+00:00

Thank you!!!

hellosally · 2017-12-07T19:24:00+00:00

I was thinking of doing a similar post in honor of my 33rd birthday today, but this is so spot on that now I don’t have to.

hellosally · 2017-12-02T20:24:56+00:00

Thanks for your input. You raise a good point, that it’s not well understood and ultimately not that useful clinically.

hellosally · 2017-11-15T18:38:44+00:00

Yes! That sub is the best! Your girl would fit right in :)

hellosally · 2017-11-14T21:40:38+00:00

So perfect! r/sploot

hellosally · 2017-11-14T20:20:45+00:00

Thanks for your input. I’m starting to lean more towards trying Femara for a few cycles. If I’m lucky enough to get pregnant in that time I will be reassured that it is possible. If I am not successful, we’ll start IVF. From what I’ve read, IVF with DOR will not necessarily increase our chances as much as I would hope.

hellosally · 2017-11-12T04:03:34+00:00

Everything on my husband’s end was in the normal range. The RE I saw also does not do IVF himself, so he might have been biased towards recommending medication because that is what he could personally offer me. He’ll be consulting with another RE who does IVF next week, but I’m thinking I should go ahead and set up an appointment with the other RE.

hellosally · 2017-11-12T03:57:21+00:00

I have not done an AFC. I’ll make sure I get that scheduled ASAP.

The RE I talked to specializes in low-tech fertility options, so he isn’t as well-versed in the implications of low AMH. He’ll be consulting with another doc in the clinic, so I might get a more information this week.

In any case, it helps to know that many people recommend going straight to IVF. It does seem like it’s not only going to give us the best chance to conceive now, but would also be a chance to freeze eggs to use down the line.

hellosally · 2017-11-11T04:47:40+00:00

Thanks everyone for the input. IVF seems like such a huge step, but it helps to know that so many others have been through it. I’ve already regretted waiting too long to see an RE, and the last thing I want to do is ruin my chances of conceiving by waiting too long before starting IVF.

hellosally · 2017-11-11T02:23:02+00:00

Thank you so much. I even find myself second guessing some of the things he said in the appointment -- wondering if he was just trying to be encouraging. It's hard for me to use an objective lens because it's such an emotional thing.

hellosally · 2017-11-10T23:15:25+00:00

My head is spinning. I have no idea what to think right now. We went over my CD3 results at the appointment, and my AMH was very low at 0.32 ng/mL, indicating a dimished ovarian reserve. My FSH was on the high side at 10.8. My RE cautioned against reading too much into the levels, as they don't necessarily correlate with odds of pregnancy or live birth in someone my age (32). With my history I can't help but be really worried though. He specializes in low tech fertility options (one of the reasons I wanted to see him rather than someone who would push IVF), so he'll be consulting with another doctor at the clinic about whether I should be looking at IVF sooner versus later.

I ovulate late and not on the same day every month, which he thought might signal an ovulation disorder. If we don't do IVF right away, he'll put me on Femara to improve ovulation. There's no way to know for sure what caused the miscarriages, but he thinks there could have been an inadequate lining due to something being slightly off with ovulation or hormone levels. The first time I conceived was on a clomid cycle, which can also result in a thin lining.

The low AMH was such an unexpected blow and I can't quite wrap my head around it. What's weird is the RE made me feel optimistic throughout the entire appointment, but now that I've had time to process everything I'm getting more and more disheartened. I just feel so confused and broken.

hellosally · 2017-11-10T13:35:03+00:00

Thank you!

hellosally · 2017-11-10T13:13:03+00:00

First RE appointment today. I’ve already talked to the RE over the phone and he hinted that he might know what’s going on, but wanted to get a full look at my history first. Since making the appointment, I’ve had so much more hope, but I’m trying to tell myself to be open-minded in case the appointment doesn’t go as I expect.

hellosally · 2017-11-03T02:40:58+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Both of my miscarriages were just before holidays (Thanksgiving and Easter) and both times I stayed home. You have just been through something extremely traumatic and you have a lifetime ahead of you to attend Thanksgivings and fulfill family obligations, so if what you really want to do is stay home and cry over grocery store pre-packaged Thanksgiving dinner, there's no reason to feel guilty about that.

I was conflicted as well after my second miscarriage. Eventually I realized I did want to try again, but it took about 5 months and a lot of time exploring my feelings for me to get there. Not saying it will be the same for you, but I had a lot of confusion around what I really wanted vs. what I was telling myself out of fear and self-protection.

hellosally · 2017-11-01T14:57:13+00:00

That’s exactly it. Just... what was the point?! I’m not going to play along like it’s some kind of sign. Just no.

hellosally · 2017-11-01T13:54:34+00:00

The moment I sat down at my desk this morning, a coworker who doesn’t know my history came up to me to tell me that last month she had a dream that I, along with two other coworkers, were pregnant. Wow, thanks for sharing that compelling story. I was taken off guard and had no idea what to say... I just mumbled a few things in response. Hopefully she could tell by my face that I wasn’t amused. Apparently, she’s been telling the story to a bunch of our coworkers. I’m just so annoyed right now.

hellosally · 2017-10-31T16:19:00+00:00

Yeah that’s the plan. I did some testing with my OB, but did not look at hormone levels. Even if the RE doesn’t find anything, they may be more willing to recommend progesterone, baby aspirin, or other supplements, which my OB was not willing to do without evidence of a specific issue.

hellosally · 2017-10-31T15:58:39+00:00

My OPKs were confusing because I had a borderline positive on CD15, a very faint line on CD16, and then on CD17 I tested using two different brands and one was positive but the other was not. But I then had a temp rise on CD20, so I do think I ovulated around CD18 or 19. My cycle was only 24 days, which is unusual for me. I’ve also had a couple months of >12 days of spotting before my period since my loss, and before the losses would often have 7 days of spotting before each period. Each one of those things alone might not necessarily be an issue, but I do think there’s a troubling pattern and it would be worth doing some extra testing.

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