Almost 44 final ttc journey -- buddies needed : )

[AngelUK]

I had a day or two with on off really sharp pains at the beginning of my pregnancy and I was so scared! That is actually how I found this forum. I read and was told implantation can be super painful so maybe this is what is happening to you? I was also constantly bloated in the first two trimesters. I remember wondering what was actual bump and what was bloat

 

[Sophie2015]

I don't think it's implantation because it's over by my hipbones unless it's referred pain. Was your bloating painful. Mine is really uncomfortable. Thx for answering!!

 

[AngelUK]

Some of it was quite bad I think, the sort that makes breathing difficult but it was not constantly this bad. Some of it felt like just like the usual AF bloat.
If the pain is over by your hipbones I would have thought it is not your ovaries cause they are much closer to the middle of your tummy than you would think. Have a look at this pic for a reference on location

 

[Sophie2015]

Talked to my RE's office. They think I'm bloated and sore because I was over stimulated with Follistim this cycle and my E2 was so high. They aren't worried. Beta tomorrow. FX'd it's over 50 which is all they want at 4 weeks.

 

[AngelUK]

FX so much

 

[CaliDreaming]

That must have been very comforting to hear! Best of luck tomorrow!

 

[lunamoona]

I think what you are feeling is perfectly normal Sophie and remember, every pregnancy is different.

In regards to the pain near the hip, I always get this on and off during the luteal phase, I sure it's just my poor old ovaries getting over the shock of ovulating at my advanced age.

I know it's easier said than done to relax in those early weeks but nothing you have said is ringing alarm bells with me. FX for tomorrow

 

[TTC74]

TTC- I noticed you had an ectopic. Can you tell me what was your first clue something was wrong?

Any of you who have been pregnant, I'll be 4 weeks tomorrow. I'm having bloating and abdominal pressure with gas like pain. I did not have this with any of my other 4. Is this normal? It has me worried it's a sign of an early ectopic. I've felt this gas like pressure and bloating for 2 days now.

I actually didn't have any symptoms. They did a couple of ultrasounds and didn't see anything in utero. They discovered that my beta had stopped doubling. So, they said it was a pregnancy of undertimined location - almost certainly ectopic.

GL to you. I bet it is just bloating. Try not to worry too much and update us as soon as you know more!

 

[Sophie2015]

All you ladies are such blessings to me. True lifesavers. Thank you for caring about my pregnancy and journey. I will hopefully post good news tomorrow.

 

[CaliDreaming]

Good luck today Sophie!!!

My DHEA is on the way! What dosage do you ladies take? I can't figure out how much I should be taking.

The last time I had my AMH tested I was 38 and it was 1.1, which was not completely awful considering my age, but I imagine it would be a bit lower three years later. My FSH was great though at 5.4 and my estradiol was perfect.

I am going to start out taking 25 mg a day and then gradually increase. I'm just not sure what the max dosage should be for me. I'm thinking either 50 mg or 75mg a day. I keep going back and forth between getting max results and "if it's not broke, don't fix it".

I don't think I"ll get my levels tested again. I'm too scared of what they might be.

 

[Sophie2015]

Good luck today Sophie!!!

My DHEA is on the way! What dosage do you ladies take? I can't figure out how much I should be taking.

The last time I had my AMH tested I was 38 and it was 1.1, which was not completely awful considering my age, but I imagine it would be a bit lower three years later. My FSH was great though at 5.4 and my estradiol was perfect.

I am going to start out taking 25 mg a day and then gradually increase. I'm just not sure what the max dosage should be for me. I'm thinking either 50 mg or 75mg a day. I keep going back and forth between getting max results and "if it's not broke, don't fix it".

I don't think I"ll get my levels tested again. I'm too scared of what they might be.

I would start with 50mg. And remember it takes 3 months for it to affect egg quality.

 

[CaliDreaming]

I saw in one of the other threads about your great news Sophie!! Looks like the DHEA did its thing!

 

[Sophie2015]

I saw in one of the other threads about your great news Sophie!! Looks like the DHEA did its thing!

Thank you. I'd love to be excited but I was in this same situation last July with good labs etc and STILL lost that baby at 15 weeks. She was also a DHEA baby. Hoping this pregnancy ends in March with a healthy baby.

 

[CaliDreaming]

I saw in one of the other threads about your great news Sophie!! Looks like the DHEA did its thing!

Thank you. I'd love to be excited but I was in this same situation last July with good labs etc and STILL lost that baby at 15 weeks. She was also a DHEA baby. Hoping this pregnancy ends in March with a healthy baby.

I'll be praying for you and your baby. I know it must be hard to breathe easy with your previous losses. I couldn't even imagine!

 

[Sophie2015]

I saw in one of the other threads about your great news Sophie!! Looks like the DHEA did its thing!

Thank you. I'd love to be excited but I was in this same situation last July with good labs etc and STILL lost that baby at 15 weeks. She was also a DHEA baby. Hoping this pregnancy ends in March with a healthy baby.

I'll be praying for you and your baby. I know it must be hard to breathe easy with your previous losses. I couldn't even imagine!

Recurrent loss steals your joy. I swore if I ever got to be pregnant again I'd enjoy each day. And so far I'm doing that. I'll worry about Monday's labs Monday.
I hope the DHEA works for you. I never noticed I was taking anything but my labs improved to that of a 30 year old.

 

[AngelUK]

Oh that indeed is encouraging! I am FX hard for you! How far along will you be by Monday?

 

[Sophie2015]

Oh that indeed is encouraging! I am FX hard for you! How far along will you be by Monday?

I am 4 weeks today. Beta hcg is162. Dr wanted it over 100. Progesterone needs to be 20. It's over 40. Thyroid needs to be less than 3. It's 2.5. I will have a follow up beta Monday at 4+3. It needs to at least be double 162 but preferably closer to 500.
I'm soooo bloated and uncomfortable. This is the only pregnancy I've ever had symptoms with so hoping its a good sign.

 

[AngelUK]

I hope so too! Good luck

 

[TTC74]

Fx for you Sophie. I know what you mean about losses stealing your joy. I find myself switching between elation and fear.

 

[Sophie2015]

Fx for you Sophie. I know what you mean about losses stealing your joy. I find myself switching between elation and fear.

This is very likely my last attempt. And while I'm cautiously optimistic I refuse to worry this time away. Today I'm pregnant. Tomorrow will be here soon enough.