Any SMEPers!!!! 43 Testers! 22 BFP!!!!

[Tasha S.]

KDK: So sorry about the scare you had! I totally understand! I'm SOOO glad that everything if okay and that you got to see your baby! YAY!!! Hang in there! If it happens again, listen to Krys, that girl knows what she's talking about! Rest and put your feet up, movement makes spotting get heavier! I spotted twice during week 8...it's not something that women usually talk about, but it's really common in pregnancy! I hope it doesn't happen for you again though, it can be really scary!

May: I'm so sorry hun! AF sucks...I really hope that you find what you're looking for in terms of an RE. All the best!!

Krys: Cramps and being tired are good symptoms.........

Dove: How are you?!

Sunny: Did you use Femara this cycle?!? Fingers crossed for you hun!!!

Stacer: Let us know how tomorrow goes!!

AFM: More headaches! I don't know what I'm doing wrong...

 

[Kdk24]

May... Sorry the witch showed up! Maybe seeing an re will give you some answers/piece of mind! Look at it this way... You have a fresh start!

Tasha... Thanks for your kind words! I had spotting my last pregnancy at the same time, I've been a ball of nerves since it started on Saturday! I feel so relieved! Sorry about the headaches! Do you think you're dehydrated? Try coconut water, it's more hydrating then water!

 

[Tasha S.]

KDK-Maybe it is dehydration...I'll get DH to get me some coconut water, thanks! I've never heard that it's more hydrating than water!! Oh girl, I totally understand you. With my first pregnancy I spotted at 7 weeks and 3 days and lost my baby that day. After having passed that milestone this time around, I let out a huge sigh of relief...only to start spotting at 8 weeks and 2 days. I thought it was over. I went to bed that night feeling like I was re-living a nightmare, it was so hard to find peace of mind! It was better in the morning, and then I started spotting again two days later! It went away again, but talk about a scare! Watch out with B'Ding...tell your DH to be gentle LOL! The kind of spotting that happens after B'Ding is not dangerous, but it's scary nonetheless!

 

[MandaAnda]

Oh, KDK, so happy to hear that!

 

[Sunny skies]

Kdk, sorry you had to go through all this but glad everything is ok now. Hope the spotting doesn't come back.

Krystina, I'm in the TWW with you, to bad we can't fast forward. Praying we both get good news, but I'm especially hopeful for you :wink wink: as this is my 2nd cycle of monitoring I only go back for pregnancy test is AF doesn't show, than CD 3 I go in to start Meds and monitoring. I think I'll just do the monitoring the first month with meds and if it still doesn't work I'm going to have to really consider IUI.

May, I really do hate AF's arrival, sorry AF is on its way. On the positive side, glad you've decided to look into an re. It was very tough for me too to realize I was likely not going to do it on my own and needed some help. Sometimes we don't get the answers we want but it's better knowing so we can do something about it. They can at least monitor your cycles and you'll know exactly what's going on with your body. I'm in Canada so the process is different. My family doctor made the referral and I looked at the reviews and success rates of the fertility centre to help me make my decision. Good luck.

Tasha, I start Femara next cycle, thanks for asking. Sorry the migraines keep coming back. Dehydration can cause headaches so hopefully the coconut water will help.

 

[threemakefive]

KDK did they check your progesterone? My frist 2 kids I had no issue then my mmc and my rainbow I had low progesterone and took supplements. Seeing the HB is great since you are so early. what was the hb?

 

[stacergirl]

KDK, so glad everything turned out okay.

Tasha, hope the headaches have gone away...poor thing!

Sunny and krystina-good luck in your TWW!!! Will be cheering for you both!

AFM=well I had my appointment today in which I thought we would determine I definitely needed a lap and would go ahead and schedule it, bbbbuuutt, that wasn't the case. I did find out that DH's SA was great and that I don't have PCOS, but....I apparently have LOW, like very LOW AMH (ovarian reserve) which isn't good. By next year I could be out of eggs totally. The Doctor says if I were his daughter he would suggest I skip the lap and jump straight to IVF, but if I want to have more than 1 child, I need to freeze my eggs....so, without much choice, thats the plan. Luckily today was the scheduled date for the mandatory educational IVF seminar (which only falls on the 2nd wednesday of every month), and we were able to go to that and get lots of information. But there I was with dh sitting in a room full of other potential ivf couples thinking to myself that i only found out an hour prior that IVF was our only option. I never thought I would be in that room. I'm 30, bmi of 24, healthy with no issues except endometriosis. The news was quite shocking and unexpected. But never the less, we are moving forward.
The next plans are for me to call On CD 1 (which will probably be tomorrow) and schedule the remaining tests (which aren't that many) that have to be done before the final IVF appointment (this office has the process down pat which is good). After the tests, they will probably put me on Birth control to bring me to a base line, and then I will begin meds, ultrasounds, trigger injections, then the egg retrieval, incubation, freezing and egg placement. The entire process sounds intense, with so much involved, but hopefully its worth it. Its going to be very expensive. The doc says it should be successful within the first 3 iVFs...but i'm hoping the first one obviously.
So I feel like so much happened in the last 5 hours, it felt like i was in fast forward mode...there's still so much to take in, but he says there isn't much time. So i'm trying to stay positive. Thanks for listening ladies!

Hope everyone else is well!

 

[krystinab]

Today has been so quiet on here..

Hey three how are you doing?

Sunny it's nice to have a cycle buddy...what day are you supposed to go back for testing? Hopefully we go from cycle buddies to bump buddies!

KDK, how ya doing lady?

Tasha, are you still battling headaches?

AFM, nothing to report...this damn progesterone gives a lot of false symptoms, messy panties (I use liners, but still) and painful sex...did I mention how much I hate it...LOL

 

[krystinab]

KDK, so glad everything turned out okay.

Tasha, hope the headaches have gone away...poor thing!

Sunny and krystina-good luck in your TWW!!! Will be cheering for you both!

AFM=well I had my appointment today in which I thought we would determine I definitely needed a lap and would go ahead and schedule it, bbbbuuutt, that wasn't the case. I did find out that DH's SA was great and that I don't have PCOS, but....I apparently have LOW, like very LOW AMH (ovarian reserve) which isn't good. By next year I could be out of eggs totally. The Doctor says if I were his daughter he would suggest I skip the lap and jump straight to IVF, but if I want to have more than 1 child, I need to freeze my eggs....so, without much choice, thats the plan. Luckily today was the scheduled date for the mandatory educational IVF seminar (which only falls on the 2nd wednesday of every month), and we were able to go to that and get lots of information. But there I was with dh sitting in a room full of other potential ivf couples thinking to myself that i only found out an hour prior that IVF was our only option. I never thought I would be in that room. I'm 30, bmi of 24, healthy with no issues except endometriosis. The news was quite shocking and unexpected. But never the less, we are moving forward.
The next plans are for me to call On CD 1 (which will probably be tomorrow) and schedule the remaining tests (which aren't that many) that have to be done before the final IVF appointment (this office has the process down pat which is good). After the tests, they will probably put me on Birth control to bring me to a base line, and then I will begin meds, ultrasounds, trigger injections, then the egg retrieval, incubation, freezing and egg placement. The entire process sounds intense, with so much involved, but hopefully its worth it. Its going to be very expensive. The doc says it should be successful within the first 3 iVFs...but i'm hoping the first one obviously.
So I feel like so much happened in the last 5 hours, it felt like i was in fast forward mode...there's still so much to take in, but he says there isn't much time. So i'm trying to stay positive. Thanks for listening ladies!

Hope everyone else is well!

Omg stacer we were posting at the same time... I'm so sorry about the news but I am very happy you were there to catch the IVF siminar. Goodness ovarian reserve issues...does your insurance cover anything? A lot of places guarantee pregnancy within 3 cycles or a 100% refund (but you won't need the refund! Cause you gonna make that baby!)
I'm glad your RE was honest with you and what he says makes sense. As usual I will keep you in my prayers...

 

[Sunny skies]

Stacer, I'm so sorry about your appointment, I can't imagine how your feeling right now. As Krystina said, I'm happy you were able to get all the info on IVF and that RE is being aggressive and not making you waste more time. We're here anytime you want to vent and I'm praying for you that all else goes smoothly and you get your rainbow baby first try.

Krystina, The 24th would be 2 weeks, if AF doesn't show. I would love to be bumb buddies with you. Sucks that the progesterone is such a pain. How long do you have to take it?

 

[krystinab]

Sunny it depends on my betas. If im preggs i think it will be at least 8 week...12 at most. ... if it will keep my bean safe I will take it for 40 weeks...lol

 

[Kdk24]

KDK did they check your progesterone? My frist 2 kids I had no issue then my mmc and my rainbow I had low progesterone and took supplements. Seeing the HB is great since you are so early. what was the hb?

Here's the crazy thing... None of these questions were answered! I never saw a doctor only a nurse and I was told all of my info would be sent to my doctor since my appt is next Wednesday. The nurse told me everything looked right on schedule and the ultrasound tech was really excited to show me the ultrasound and heartbeat. I know I sound nieave, but as long as things look good I'm okay for now!
I'm still spotting on and off throughout the day but it's never in my underware only when I wipe. I'm not having any cramping or pain so I'm taking it one day at a time!

 

[buttercup_82]

Hi ladies,

This is my first month SMEPing! Can someone please look at my chart? I have been temping although dont know if im doing it right. When i got up it was about 36.16 but i kinda spoke to hubby while taking it (dohhhhh!!!) so take it again straight away (still in bed, just woke up) and it was 36.6 so back up. Buuut, it kind of looks like its dropping a bit - yet still above coverline. is this a bad sign, or is it just how i am temping? do try to take it at same time every morning, around 7am.

i would be grateful for any help on this!!

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/index.php?redirect=/ttc/index.php&

Thank you so much

 

[threemakefive]

Hey Krystina, doing good just super busy with my new little one and just started back to work a few weeks ago. She's 10 weeks old now! I hated progesterone too but I will say its worth it in the end I really hope its ur month girl!!

Stacer what a tough deal, sorry to hear but on the up side ull have a baby very soon

 

[Jessica28]

Krystina - I am rooting for you on a daily basis! I have a good feeling for you! xox

I know I am not around much but I do check in everyday...just waiting for a whirl wind of BFPS!

 

[krystinab]

Hi ladies,

This is my first month SMEPing! Can someone please look at my chart? I have been temping although dont know if im doing it right. When i got up it was about 36.16 but i kinda spoke to hubby while taking it (dohhhhh!!!) so take it again straight away (still in bed, just woke up) and it was 36.6 so back up. Buuut, it kind of looks like its dropping a bit - yet still above coverline. is this a bad sign, or is it just how i am temping? do try to take it at same time every morning, around 7am.

i would be grateful for any help on this!!

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/index.php?redirect=/ttc/index.php&

Thank you so much

Welcome butter cup! When I click the link I cant see your chart. Have you set up a home page on FF?

 

[snowflakes120]

FX for you 1st time lucky IUI Krystina! Sounds like things went great!

Tasha - I honestly didn't have much pregnancy symptoms at all. I was quite lucky. I was tired alot but I don't know if that was the pregnancy or the progesterone I was taking. I am currently feeling great!

Stacer - So sorry about the news. But at least you were able to get info right away and not have to wait another month to get it. My BFF has low AMH and was getting ready to do IVF. She got PG the cycle right before her egg retrieval!! She is currently 7.5 weeks right now.

KDK - Great news about the heartbeat!

Sunny - FX for bump buddies with Krystina!

May - Sorry for stupid AF. There are only 2 choices here in Charlotte for RE's. I heard the one was super busy and treated you like cattle. So I went to the other one that didn't have as many people cycling and had better success rates anyways. I went with whatever doctor they had open - I had to wait 6 weeks for my appt. This website might help you: https://fertilitysuccessrates.com - I know it's for IVF but it helps to see/know the success rates for research purposes!

Here's a pic of me from my showers this past weekend. I flew up to NY for them. It was great seeing family!

I'm on the left (obv with my belly!) and my cousin is on the right:
https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/lisamarie120/540766_10152673817485204_1186748672_n_zpsa12993d5.jpg

 

[buttercup_82]

Hi ladies,

This is my first month SMEPing! Can someone please look at my chart? I have been temping although dont know if im doing it right. When i got up it was about 36.16 but i kinda spoke to hubby while taking it (dohhhhh!!!) so take it again straight away (still in bed, just woke up) and it was 36.6 so back up. Buuut, it kind of looks like its dropping a bit - yet still above coverline. is this a bad sign, or is it just how i am temping? do try to take it at same time every morning, around 7am.

i would be grateful for any help on this!!

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/index.php?redirect=/ttc/index.php&

Thank you so much

Welcome butter cup! When I click the link I cant see your chart. Have you set up a home page on FF?

woops! sorry kristinab link is https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3fa031
thank you!!!

 

[stacergirl]

Thanks ladies! I appreciate the kind words. Once the shock sets in, Im sure I'll be fine, it was just the opposite of what I was expecting! And you ladies are right, I could be pregnant in the next few months!

Snow-you look adorable, so tiny! That's great about your BFF, is she concerned that they might only be able to have one child then since she's pregnant? Are they doing egg retrieval as soon as she delivers? I really just hope I have enough for the egg retrieval. Im on 600mg of co q-10 twice a day, and dhea 25 mg 3 times a day in hopes I'll produce more eggs?! So we will see!

 

[BamBamsMaMa]

Stacergirl - Sorry about the news but at least you are being so proactive about it.

Lisa - You look great! So happy to hear you feel good as well! We'll be meeting your baby soon! How was your teeth cleaning and dental visit?

Kristina - I am praying you'll get a BFP!!!

AFM - CD 3 today and I am supposed to take my 3rd cycle of Clomid. My doc has increased it to 150mg. If this fails, I think I will be going to a RE next month. Problem is I have to find one that's reputable.

On another note, I quit my one day a week job. I was miserable there and the commute sucks. It's so liberating to say "I'm outta here"! Lol (I didn't exactly day it like that since I didn't want to burn any bridges. I was actually very nice about it and said the schedule wasn't working out)