TTC Timeline-- I never took birth control pills, until I started my IVF protocol in 2013. I only used condoms as a form of contraception. I have never been pregnant
2006
Married! We stopped using condoms, but we weren't technically trying. We figured it would just happen.
2009
You guessed it! Still not pregnant. Since I wanted to be a mother by 30, and my 30th birthday was approaching, I started to be more aggressive. When my GYN told me once again that there was nothing wrong with me, I stated my case: HOW COME I'VE NEVER BEEN PREGNANT?
An ultrasound showed some fibroids, but I didn't like this GYN's speed or his smarmy attitude.
2010
I found a Reproductive Endocrinologist. She tried to perform the dye test, also known as the HSG. She couldn't even get the dye to go up my cervix. She felt one of my larger fibroids was distorting it. She sent me to a surgeon for surgery.
2011
The surgeon removed two fibroids, via robotic myomectomy. One month later, we moved across the country. I had to stop and regroup.
2012
She says I still have tons of fibroids, plus my thyroid is a bit hypo
December 31: IUI w/Femara #1--- BFN, despite three big follicles
2013
New RE drops the bomb: Diminished Ovarian reserve.
April: Mental breakdown, after doctor expressed concern about my fibroids. I opted out of preps for a Frozen Embryo transfer.
May: I'm back on track, taking estradiol. I plan to transfer two em-babies and get a BFP!
June: Failed Transfer, despite using two chromosomally normal embryos. This marks the end of my journey. I still have three frozen embryos, but they don't stand a chance. Plus, I'm broke. Hooray for IVF debt!!!
December: FET #2 with 2 embryos. This one failed too.
2014
March: IVF #2 converted to IUI #2
October: IVF #3. 5 eggs. 2 made it to day 3. 1 made it to blast, but failed PGD. Left with 0.
November: Second Fibroid removal surgery gets cancelled. During my pre-op appointment found out I was somehow pregnant. Don't get excited. It was ectopic. I lost my left fallopian tube.
2015
June: Second fibroid removal surgery.
October: Surgery to remove right fallopian tube and endometrioma (mass caused by endometriosis) blocking left ovary
June: Failed Transfer, despite using two chromosomally normal embryos. This marks the end of my journey. I still have three frozen embryos, but they don't stand a chance. Plus, I'm broke. Hooray for IVF debt!!!
December: FET #2 with 2 embryos. This one failed too.
2014
March: IVF #2 converted to IUI #2
October: IVF #3. 5 eggs. 2 made it to day 3. 1 made it to blast, but failed PGD. Left with 0.
November: Second Fibroid removal surgery gets cancelled. During my pre-op appointment found out I was somehow pregnant. Don't get excited. It was ectopic. I lost my left fallopian tube.
2015
June: Second fibroid removal surgery.
October: Surgery to remove right fallopian tube and endometrioma (mass caused by endometriosis) blocking left ovary
Hi there, just found your blog and read through this timeline. I did my fibroid surgery back in 2011 and now moving onto IVF#1 with DOR. Look forward to updates in your journey.
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