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

[jrowenj]

Welcome to the group. So sorry for ur loss. We have a great support in this thread.

Krystina I have appt tues!! I get to schedule a scan that day and I can NOT wait!

 

[Sirbaby]

Thanks for the welcome. I am so hoping to get a bfp. My husband keeps asking me do I want things and I keep telling him I don't really want nothing right now besides a healthy bfp.

 

[mrsjoannak]

Hey girls! I have missed you and I read up to page 694 and decided that I just needed to post. I have thought about all of you often. I have been having a really hard time lately. The clomid makes me crazy. Like REALLY crazy. We are buying our first house and we are set to close on Tuesday. Buying a house is making me crazy. TTC is making me crazy. I am just all around crazy right now. I went for my cd21 clomid blood work and was told it is is not working as my progesterone was a 2 or maybe .2? I just remember 2. She said "we will up your dose and try again next month." I was kinda numb to it all until the next day and that is when I fell apart. A friend of mine announced she is pregnant after just discussing adding to their family they got pregnant. Me+downward spiral. So once again thrown myself into packing and moving mode trying to forget that I feel broken. Now I am confused as they said it is not working yet allof the sudden I have Ewcm to the point I have to wear a pad. It is oozing everywhere. What the hell. I got what I think is the most positive opk I have ever had tonight after forcing myself to pee because there is no way I can produce this much goo and not be fertile so I thought what if...

So now question. Can I have low numbers at cd 21 and then turn around and get a positive opk on cd25 and o and still get PREG? Trying not to stress but what if??????

Here is my opk. Positive or not? What now? We bd yesterday and we will before we go to bed I guess? https://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mrsjoannak/IMAG2152.jpg

 

[jrowenj]

Joanna i missssss youuuuuuu!!!!! I dont know the answer to your question but i hope ur ovulating!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mrsjoannak]

Joanna i missssss youuuuuuu!!!!! I dont know the answer to your question but i hope ur ovulating!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awe I missed you and your onion too!

 

[snowflakes120]

Joanna - The reason why your Progesterone level was only a 2 was because you haven't OV'd yet. Less than 5 means you haven't OV. Also, you are supposed to get your Progesterone level tested on 7dpo not CD21. Some mis-informed OBGYN's will test on CD21 assuming that everyone OV's on CD14. Which is soooo not true. I would go back in and get it done again. Since you got a + OPK today - lets assume you OV tomorrow - that would mean you should go in and get the test done on 7/31 when you would be 7dpo for the most accurate results. Many Dr's feel that if you don't OV 10 days after your last Clomid pill then it wasn't effective enough - So I do agree with your OBGYN that you need the dosage upped - however, I'd be quite nervous for you to go up as you had so many ill side effects on the 50mg. Yes, you can still get PG even if you OV late. Let me know if you have any more progestrone questions as I know alot about it.

AFM, it was def the flu that I had. I had a bad fever last night and again this AM when I temped. I tested today and got another BFN. Don't think it our month - yet again. Not really all that suprised though - just extremely disappointed as I did think it was our month because my Progesterone was so high and my chart was looking so nice. Onto cycle #15! Yipee! WTF!! I go to the RE this afternoon - I will update y'all with my new plan of action.

 

[krystinab]

JOANNA! So happy you are back...and by the way we are all crazy!! Anyway I totally agree wiht Lisa. Most DR's assume CD21 will be 7 DPO ...since on average people O around CD14. Next time wait until 7 DPO and I am sure you will see much better numbers!! Also, I think thats +opk...youd better get to BD'ing.

Lisa, Sorry about the flu, summer sickness really sucks!! I am so hopeful about your RE appointment.

Hey Sirbaby, welcome. Do you mind sharing your name? For the most part we are on a first name basis. Also do you use OPK's have you gotten a + this cycle yet. I hear the chance are pretty high of gettings a BFP the cycle after a mc. I wish you the best!!

AFM, why do my breasts hurt so bad?! Does anyones else get breast soreness around O? As usual I am hopeful for the cycle but it is my 14th cycle and I am hopeful every month....we shall see in 2 weeks. This is the first time I have been following SMEP to the T. All I need is some lovign tonight, tomorrow is my off day and back on the rollercoaster Wednesday...LOLOL (I think I am 1DPO but still plan on follwoing SMEP out!)

 

[Hayaddie]

Helllllllooooo ladies! I have been MIA but have kept tabs on most of you on facebook! I am about to go back and read like 300 pages and then I will be caught up! I hope everyone is doing awesome!!!! Joanna!! You are moving into the most gorgeous house like pronto! I am soooo happy for you guys! I think your plan is to get into this great house and then baby will come!

Catch up soon! Missed everyone!

 

[mrsjoannak]

Joanna - The reason why your Progesterone level was only a 2 was because you haven't OV'd yet. Less than 5 means you haven't OV. Also, you are supposed to get your Progesterone level tested on 7dpo not CD21. Some mis-informed OBGYN's will test on CD21 assuming that everyone OV's on CD14. Which is soooo not true. I would go back in and get it done again. Since you got a + OPK today - lets assume you OV tomorrow - that would mean you should go in and get the test done on 7/31 when you would be 7dpo for the most accurate results. Many Dr's feel that if you don't OV 10 days after your last Clomid pill then it wasn't effective enough - So I do agree with your OBGYN that you need the dosage upped - however, I'd be quite nervous for you to go up as you had so many ill side effects on the 50mg. Yes, you can still get PG even if you OV late. Let me know if you have any more progestrone questions as I know alot about it.

AFM, it was def the flu that I had. I had a bad fever last night and again this AM when I temped. I tested today and got another BFN. Don't think it our month - yet again. Not really all that suprised though - just extremely disappointed as I did think it was our month because my Progesterone was so high and my chart was looking so nice. Onto cycle #15! Yipee! WTF!! I go to the RE this afternoon - I will update y'all with my new plan of action.

Oh I am VERY nervous about upping my dosage. Stephen joking asked me if we would still have our apartment (we had to give 60 day notice and have it until sept 1) even though we will be moved. I kinda think there was some seriousness in that question. I simply do not handle hormones well- natural or not. I do not think I will go back in for another blood test this month but I will for sure discuss test dates with my doc. I am thinking I might even change doctors simply because we are moving 45 minutes away from her office.

I am going to try to get Stephen in bed tonight and maybe tomorrow too.

I am sorry you are not feeling well. Good lick at the RE

 

[Sirbaby]

hi, *Monique is my first name. I do use OPK's and I did get one positive but my Af showed up. So I am counting this as as my first cycle since mmc. Currently on cd5. I will start my OPK's again this cycle. Almost time to baby dance.*

krystina : I hope I can follow the SMEP plan to the tee like you. Congrats I'm hoping after 14 cycles this is yours.*

JOANNA GET BUSY GIRL! Baby dust

Hope you feel better Lisa.

 

[mammaspath]

hi sirbaby! sorry about your loss but you will find tons of support here!

Joanna! im so excited for your move........on the pos opk.......honestly my only advice is to bd like crazy!!!!!

well girls i think ms is starting to give me a break.......whew! finally! i swear im so ready for second trimester!!!

where the hell is lisa????

 

[krystinab]

whats up with all these damn adds??? I have to keep my computer muted at all times. God forbid I am in a meeting and all of a sudden an ad for a baby bath tub comes blaring out of my speakers.

 

[snowflakes120]

Well, I am finally back from the RE appt. I was there forever. I don't know what to think. I'm super confused and my mind is mush. She is recommending IUI with Femara, mid-cycle ultrasound and Ovridel (a shot that will make me OV 24-26 hrs after injecting). I just don't know. I don't know if I'm ready for all this. Plus, it's really expensive. I am unsure what to do. Ugh. I hate decisions! I am no good at them.

 

[threemakefive]

Lisa....Just weigh out the pros and cons....how many cycles have u been actively trying? I am good at making decisions haha so I will help lol and how expensive? Insurance cover anything?

 

[threemakefive]

Monique welcome! You've come to the right place!!

Welcome back Haley and Joanna

I had sore bbs around ovulatoon a few times krystina...one being my bfp cycle if I recall correctly hope u caught that eggy!

 

[snowflakes120]

Lisa....Just weigh out the pros and cons....how many cycles have u been actively trying? I am good at making decisions haha so I will help lol and how expensive? Insurance cover anything?

Let's see - We started trying in June of 2011. I got PG in Sept (4th cycle) naturally with no meds - had the MC in November so I was out Oct & Nov. Started again in Dec and am about to enter my 9th cycle. So all in all 13 cycles total now that I work it out that way. It's $1,200 for the IUI procedure and another $200+ for medications. Insurance will cover a portion of the ultrasound but maybe only $50 or so and maybe the Estrogen blood work they do. But other than that - they won't cover anything. I have really shitty insurance. The issue is my hubby works part-time and goes to school full time and we pay 100% of his tuition with cash. He graduates next May. It just worries me that we may have to shell out a few thousand for a few of the procedures then when we actually get pregnant a few more thousand for my deductible. Then where will we find the money to actually buy the stuff that the baby needs. I just don't know.

 

[krystinab]

well Lisa you will get a lot of the baby stuff at your shower so I would really too much about that. I think I would be more concerned about the mortgage, utility bill ect...do you think its practicle to save up for 3 months (and keep trying naturally) and if you dont get pregnant by then you will have enough money in cash to go though all the procedure?

 

[Jessica28]

I missed a lot since I've been gone! OH and I went car shopping on the weekend and stayed at my sisters place and we didn't have access to a computer so I had no way of checking the bump! I heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time on Friday and I was just over joyed. I still can't believe I heard it! I am feeling much, much better now and not stressing at all. Loving all the bump pics ladies!

Will post again after I read through all I missed!

 

[BeverleyLN]

Hi Ladies!!

First off Welcome Monique and Welcome back Joanna!!!

Lisa sorry you've been feeling so bad and I think if this IUI has good success rates then its worth the expense but I hope you don't get to that and your BFP sneaks its way in sooner

So I've been absent due to our open weekend and to say it was a success is a understatement!!! We have a buyer and they are keen to move in soon they came back for another tour today and asked if mid september would be OK but obviously I'll be ready to pop!!! DH is in discussion and he's looking to complete within the next 2 weeks if not it will have be be November.... My stress levels are through the roof!!!

 

[threemakefive]

Lisa....Just weigh out the pros and cons....how many cycles have u been actively trying? I am good at making decisions haha so I will help lol and how expensive? Insurance cover anything?

Let's see - We started trying in June of 2011. I got PG in Sept (4th cycle) naturally with no meds - had the MC in November so I was out Oct & Nov. Started again in Dec and am about to enter my 9th cycle. So all in all 13 cycles total now that I work it out that way. It's $1,200 for the IUI procedure and another $200+ for medications. Insurance will cover a portion of the ultrasound but maybe only $50 or so and maybe the Estrogen blood work they do. But other than that - they won't cover anything. I have really shitty insurance. The issue is my hubby works part-time and goes to school full time and we pay 100% of his tuition with cash. He graduates next May. It just worries me that we may have to shell out a few thousand for a few of the procedures then when we actually get pregnant a few more thousand for my deductible. Then where will we find the money to actually buy the stuff that the baby needs. I just don't know.

I totally understand that as I'm a student as well....I see two things....one is keep trying until he is done with school but mentally are u up for that?
Or would saving a few months be duable or should u do it in say Dec so u don't have a new deductible to meet after the first of the year.

Id say, the planner in me says.... it comes down to saving up the money...if u could handle the waiting maybe just after oh is done with school..then Try the iui... I am a firm believer if it is going to happen it will happen just when it should so if ur not meant to be pregnant til June iui won't work til then or if its meant before then it will be regardless of iui or not.

Don't let it get u down I can already see the great mom in u as u are concerned with the money spent now takes away from baby it will happen take a few months to decide if u need to.. hope my thoughts help a bit