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Anchor of Hopes » FET Postponed
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May 31, 2016. 6 estradiol pills, 2 patches and 3 vagifem suppositories just weren’t enough. My lining barely made it to a 7 today. You know when people tell you to trust your gut, well that’s what I should have done when my lining dropped the first time. I didn’t realize until I looked back at my calendar that I’ve been on estrogen since 5/7. Guess I’ve been having WAY too much fun jacked up on hormones. Will I get a period? Disclaimer: Estrogen is one powerful hormone. This morning I saw two ducks o...
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Anchor of Hopes » Wishing On Two Frozen Snowflakes
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Wishing On Two Frozen Snowflakes. May 5, 2016. Here’s a little update on our upcoming FET…. This will be our first frozen embryo transfer. I don’t really know what to expect, however so far the process has been easier than my two other fresh cycles. No menopur with it’s stinging shots, massive bloating, headaches and cramps has made me a very happy girl. Either way, I’m done with them! Can’t wait to have my two little snowflakes back home! Laquo; Let’s Do This: Frozen Embryo Transfer. I was just recently...
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Anchor of Hopes » The Waiting Continues: FET Transfer Cancelled
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The Waiting Continues: FET Transfer Cancelled. August 6, 2016. My transfer was scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday August 7th at 12:30. Today’s ultrasound check showed that my lining had once again decreased to a 4 type 1. I laid there on the table trying to keep the tears back. I made it all the way to the lobby before breaking down and crying. I felt so frustrated and confused. Now that I have a free day tomorrow I’m planning to take the bike out, throw Bella in the basket and explore some new areas. So, so...
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Anchor of Hopes » Brussels Sprouts to the Rescue
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Brussels Sprouts to the Rescue. June 29, 2016. Birth control has never been my friend. Every time I start a new pack, the first week is spend bent over a toilet bowl, nauseous and dizzy. I gain weight, become moody and just don’t feel like myself. I know this journey is not easy. I understand it will all be worth it. However as I sit here with a bag of Trader Joe’s brussels sprouts on my bruised face, I have to wonder…is this worth sacrificing my own health and wellbeing? Laquo; Mini Summer Break.
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Anchor of Hopes » Estrogen Levels
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July 29, 2016. Going on three years of TTC I’ve definitely been googling A LOT less. However let’s be honest, I still LOVE to google! Recently I’ve been googling successful FETs with low lining. Currently my main issue is growing my lining. Ironically. So I guess when it comes to my lining, I’m a grower not a shower…. Day 1 – 5. Day 4 – 5.27. Day 7 – 125. Day 10 – 156. Day 13 – 249. Day 1 – 3. Day 4 – 3. Day 7 – 3. Day 10 – no u/s. Day 13 – 6. Keep growing little lining! This post has 4 Comments. Misa, j...
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Anchor of Hopes » Cloudy With A Chance of Zero
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Cloudy With A Chance of Zero. March 18, 2016. Currently waiting (im)patiently for a beta of 0, ironic isn’t it? Monday – 15. Wednesday – 12. I wish my levels were dropping faster but I have to remember I just stopped the PIO shots. Plus my body probably still thinks it’s trying to keep this pregnancy, get with the program already! Laquo; IVF #2: Chemical Pregnancy. Let’s Do This: Frozen Embryo Transfer. This post has 3 Comments. Caroline @ In Due Time. On March 18, 2016 at 2:05 pm. Design by @Rachael Inc.
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Anchor of Hopes » TTC Timeline
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April to September 2013. Waiting for a period. Visited OBGYN, told everything was normal. February to April 2014. Waiting on a period. April 2014 - Reproductive Endocrinologist Appointment. Diagnosed with PCOS - Finally Answers. Clomid 50 mg Round 1 –. Clomid 100mg Round 2 –. Clomid 150mg Round 3 –. August 2015 - Ghost Vili discovered from D&C. August 2015 - Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy. IUI #1 w/ Gonal F and Ovidrel. IUI #2 –. IUI #3 –. FAIL after cancelled and restarted w/ higher dosage. IVF #1 –.
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Anchor of Hopes » Finding Balance: Preparing For A FET
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Finding Balance: Preparing For A FET. May 19, 2016. For someone who usually scores high (like off the charts, top percentile) for testosterone, introducing estrogen into the mix has been an interesting adjustment. 4/29 - Stop Birth Control and Start Lupron 10 units. 5/7 – Introduce Estradiol 1 pill 2X day. 5/11 – Lining 5 – Increase Estradiol 2 pills 2X day / Decrease Lupron 5 units. 5/13 – Lining 8 – Increase Estradiol 2 pills 3X day. 5/21 – U/B Scheduled. My mission next week is to start reducing the a...
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Anchor of Hopes » Blog
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Return to Sender Gender Reveal. February 7, 2017. Pictures say a thousand words…. We Have been keeping a very big secret. January 20, 2017. Let me back up and start from the very beginning. The Waiting Continues: FET Transfer Cancelled. August 6, 2016. My transfer was scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday August 7th at 12:30. July 29, 2016. Going on three years of TTC I’ve definitely been googling A LOT less. However let’s be honest, I still LOVE to google! Brussels Sprouts to the Rescue. June 29, 2016. Brussel...
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Anchor of Hopes » Cysters
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PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Less than 50% of women are diagnosed with PCOS. That used to be me until I met my Reproductive Endocrinologist in April 2014. For years I struggled with many of the symptoms listed below but no one could never figure out why. Irregular and/or Painful Menstrual Cycles. Hair Loss or Thinning. Acne or Oily Skin. History of Ovarian Cysts. 1 Eat Foods With Low Glycemic Index - Low GI foods break down slowly and don’t cause a spike and drop in insulin levels. 5 Stay C...
