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Post by daisy818 on Jun 21, 2017 7:15:17 GMT -6
Welcome to the IUI/TI check in! This check-in is for anyone who is doing IUI, medicated TI, or natural/break cycles between treatments or during testing. If you want to be added to this check-in, please tag me (daisy818) and answer the following questions: 1) Where are you in the IUI or TI process? (2WW, meds, break, etc.) 2) Which IUI or TI cycle are you on? 3) (If you're in the 2WW) When is your test/beta day? Everyone else: please update us on your current cycle! QOTW: Do you have any IF good luck charms?
*** Currently in Cycle: 2WW: nuggetrn (TI #2) - FX for you today!! orangehibiscus - yay for O'ing! Break/Bench/Natural Cycle: daisy818 amberr fatpony 2017 Grads: Thechickencoop
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Post by daisy818 on Jun 21, 2017 7:22:14 GMT -6
My body has finally gone rogue - after having pretty clockwork cycles before meds, and only slightly more wonky cycles on meds, my body seems to have forgotten how to ovulate on its own. I'm at CD19 and have had over a week of negative OPKs. I am in uncharted waters here.
QOTW: I have a "Hope" necklace that I wear a lot, and I was recently given a "Luck" charm bangle that I wear almost daily.
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Post by fatpony on Jun 21, 2017 15:30:57 GMT -6
Thanks daisy818. Welcome to the long WTO club! Still plugging away in this god-forsaken natural cycle. I feel like it is never going to end. Karma for me worrying about ovulating too early and having monitoring interfering with our out of town family wedding in July! I'm going to wait one more week before I call the RE and get a Provera rx. QOTW: Do you have any IF good luck charms? Nope, nothing. I do have assorted "fertility" statues and things, but obviously those haven't worked. :-P |
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 21, 2017 21:46:05 GMT -6
Sorry you haven't ovulated yet daisy818. I hope you O soon! I hope you O soon too fatpony! I'm 8DPO in my third cancelled TI attempt. I will start testing on Friday at 10DPO because I have a bunch of Wondfos. At this point, I'm right on track for my SIS on July 3rd, which is awesome for my work schedule. I have zero symptoms, but I'm still hopeful that we can get pregnant on our own (mostly). QOTW: I don't have any IF good luck charms. Maybe I should get one/some. Can't hurt! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by amberr on Jun 21, 2017 22:43:47 GMT -6
I have no update. Lol
I have several IF good luck charms. Obviously they don't work. :/
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Post by nuggetrn on Jun 23, 2017 5:51:27 GMT -6
Hi! I am so sorry I have been MIA. Life is crazy. I accepted a new job. I end my current job on the 30th of June and I don't start the new job until the 21st! I am so thankful that I am able to swing getting two weeks off in between jobs. And, I just found out that my brother is going to be coming home on the 30th which is the most perfect timing! And now for the news that you all want. I'm pregnant!!!
So the beginning of the story is that I'm a genius and I was convinced my appointment was on Wednesday, turns out it was actually today. But I did show up at the office on Wednesday and they went ahead and did my scan and all my blood work. With the warning that if my HCG came back kind of low it could still possibly be the trigger. When you do the booster shot, you come back in two weeks plus two days and not the normal 2 weeks. I swear that my paperwork had two weeks on it, but they had me scheduled in the computer for 2 weeks, 2 days. So I'm not sure who messed it up, oops.
The crazy fun part of the story is that on Wednesday my HCG was 211! So despite the fact that I kind of showed up for my appointment a little bit early, per the PA, I am super pregnant!
I had repeat betas drawn this morning, and as soon as I walked in the phlebotomist was like so what did you think of that number?!? Cue laughing, and I asked her what the consensus was on how many babies were in there. Because I know it got talked about at the office. Which was verified when I had like two of the nurses run out to talk to me. Everyone is very impressed by my 211. I am very curious about what today's number is going to be, and of course how this is going to end. I did have two dominant follicles, so I'm well aware that multiples could be a possibility. So this should be interesting.
I am incredibly optimistic right now. Which is a good good feeling!
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Post by fatpony on Jun 23, 2017 6:53:13 GMT -6
Congratulations nugget! I hope you get awesome numbers today!
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Post by fatpony on Jun 23, 2017 14:22:48 GMT -6
I got the best news yesterday - after about a dozen phone calls, I got my Ovidrel covered!
I only had to pay $48 OOP for the Femara, Ovidrel, and Progesterone.
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Post by nuggetrn on Jun 23, 2017 14:24:48 GMT -6
I got the best news yesterday - after about a dozen phone calls, I got my Ovidrel covered! I only had to pay $48 OOP for the Femara, Ovidrel, and Progesterone. That's so awesome! How did you manage to get the ovidrel covered? |
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Post by nuggetrn on Jun 23, 2017 14:34:32 GMT -6
So I got my HCG results! It's at 423, so basically doubled. My progesterone dropped to 23 and I am trying not to stress about it because it is still above where they want it. I can't help but worry about what if it continues to drop. It went from 31 to 29, and then from 29 to 23 in 2 days. I know that fluctuation is normal but previous losses have me worried.
Someone make me feel better.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 23, 2017 14:39:17 GMT -6
nuggetrn Congratulations on doubling betas!! Remember to breathe. Are they going to recheck your progesterone? It is still above where they want it, so try not to stress about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by nuggetrn on Jun 23, 2017 14:40:04 GMT -6
nuggetrn Congratulations on doubling betas!! Remember to breathe. Are they going to recheck your progesterone? It is still above where they want it, so try not to stress about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Recheck next Friday |
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 23, 2017 14:40:15 GMT -6
Woohoo fatpony. I'm glad your Ovidrel got covered and that you don't have to pay a ton OOP for your meds! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by daisy818 on Jun 23, 2017 14:43:36 GMT -6
nuggetrn, congrats on doubling betas! I know it must be really hard to see progesterone fluctuating like that, but remember that today you are pregnant and today your progesterone is where it needs to be and take it one day at a time. Crossing everything for a sticky baby for you!!!
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 23, 2017 14:47:44 GMT -6
BFN for me this morning. I'm 10DPO, so it might just be early, but my LPs are typically 11-12 days long. I'm planning on testing tomorrow for drinking purposes.
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Post by fatpony on Jun 23, 2017 15:31:01 GMT -6
nuggetrn, Did they offer progesterone to you at all? Can you request it? After the pharmacy told me it wasn't covered and the insurance was demanding a pre-authorization, I called the clinic, but they couldn't access the pre-authorization forms. So I logged into my account and went to the pre-auth forms (which are specific to each drug). Of course, when I searched ovidrel it wasn't listed. So I called insurance again and basically made the woman on the other end call and fax the form to the RE. Then Costco re-ran it. At first she said I could have only one vial covered and I said, that's BS because I've been prescribed 2. So she tried the second one and it worked. The shock in her voice at me even getting one covered was evident. This skips some of the intermediary phone calls.
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Post by amberr on Jun 23, 2017 15:31:11 GMT -6
nuggetrn congrats!!! I'm so happy for you! I would almost demand progesterone supplementation if it's going down!
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Post by nuggetrn on Jun 23, 2017 16:00:58 GMT -6
amberr, daisy818, fatpony, orangehibiscus, Thank you ladies! So I called the office back and have been waiting for the PA to call me back but now it is almost 6 and I am afraid I won't get a phone call. I'll be honest, I already have plenty of progesterone at home plus refills... I don't want to be the crazy person that tries to diagnose and treat myself but I am feeling a touch crazy. And how awful will I feel if my progesterone bottoms out and I know I could have helped it. I wish the PA would have called me.
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Post by nuggetrn on Jun 23, 2017 16:02:43 GMT -6
fatpony That is awesome you were able to get the pre auth! Very impressed. Do you have any kind of fertility coverage? Is that why she was so shocked that that went through?
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Post by fatpony on Jun 23, 2017 16:16:08 GMT -6
fatpony That is awesome you were able to get the pre auth! Very impressed. Do you have any kind of fertility coverage? Is that why she was so shocked that that went through? I do. Diagnostic 90% of eligible charges. Benefits for covered infertility treatment (i.e., artificial insemination (AI), and intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures) are limited to $5,000 per calendar year. Treatment (other than prescription drugs) Tier 1: 90% of eligible charges after the deductible. Tier 2: 80% of eligible charges after the deductible. The Plan covers professional services for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, tests, facility charges and laboratory work related to covered services (such as but not limited to, diagnostic radiology, laboratory services, semen analysis and diagnostic ultrasounds). Prescription drugs for the treatment of infertility are covered but are not subject to the infertility treatment calendar year limit, and will be covered as shown in the Prescription Drug Services section of this SPD. Exclusions: • Please see the section entitled “Exclusions.” • In vitro fertilization. • Gamete and zygote intrafallopian transfer (GIFT and ZIFT) procedures. • Surrogate pregnancy. • Sperm banking. • Embryo and egg storage. • Reversal of voluntary sterilization. • Donor egg or sperm. |
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Post by nuggetrn on Jun 23, 2017 16:18:05 GMT -6
Yay for coverage fatpony. I am glad you fought for your Ovidrel to be covered and won! |
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 23, 2017 17:09:32 GMT -6
That's awesome that you have fertility coverage fatpony! nuggetrn You can call the on-call RE provider and ask them about taking the progesterone since you have it at home already? That would put your mind at ease. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by amberr on Jun 23, 2017 17:34:42 GMT -6
amberr, daisy818, fatpony, orangehibiscus, Thank you ladies! So I called the office back and have been waiting for the PA to call me back but now it is almost 6 and I am afraid I won't get a phone call. I'll be honest, I already have plenty of progesterone at home plus refills... I don't want to be the crazy person that tries to diagnose and treat myself but I am feeling a touch crazy. And how awful will I feel if my progesterone bottoms out and I know I could have helped it. I wish the PA would have called me. to be honest, I would start the ones I had at home anyway. It won't hurt. |
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 25, 2017 15:24:28 GMT -6
**TW Squinter**
Well, I woke up this morning and temped like normal. My temp went up. I'm not spotting yet like I typically am, so I tested this morning. I got the squintiest of squinters. H couldn't see it though. I sent it to 2 friends. One couldn't see it, but one could.
I just tested again, and got another squinter. H looked at it about 45 min after the time limit, and he could see it now.
I feel like my period is coming, but I'm planning on testing again tomorrow morning.
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Post by fatpony on Jun 25, 2017 21:03:35 GMT -6
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 25, 2017 21:29:54 GMT -6
Thank you! I really appreciate it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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