Anyone TTC #1 and 30 or older?

[KatO79]

So sorry star that the follies aren't doing much growing I hope your RE will at least have learned from this cycle and be able to tweak things so it goes better next time if they end up neding to cancel the cycle.

It always stinks when things don't go as planned. I remember one of my IUI cycles had to be cancelled from the get go because I had a cyst so had to be on a 1 cycle break and I was in tears when I left the clinic. Not that IUIs helped us since all 6 ended in BFNs

I think the best way to get through it is to try and not let every setback get to you or only have a real good cry and then say "ok, upwards and onwards" and keep on going. Being upset for days on end and wallowing isn't good as it keeps you being negative which I don't think is good for either your pregnancy odds or for your psychological health if you do end up needing a few cycles before it works (hopefully you won't though!).

As to progesterone I don't think REs just give it to you. I only got it for my IVFs and only for those 14-15 days after and including ET (embryo transfer) day. Even when I got my BFP the nurse told me I wouldn't need the progesterone gel anymore as there was no reason to think anything was wrong with my progesterone levels based on earlier testing. For my CP I actually did have some bleeding that I hadn't noticed really until I removed the gel 1 day later and found it filled with blood and clots so progesterone (at least the Crinone gel) doesn't necessarily completely stop you from bleeding if you either aren't pregnant or are experiencing a CP.

Jezika FXed that the back pain doesn't mean a CP for you

 

[MrsRose168]

Today when I checked my Cervix and CM I found some pink again. Not enough to really see on tP so I'm not calling it spotting, but it was def there when I checked cervix. This evening i checked again and there was nothing. So I'm not super concerned, but it is odd.

Jezika - Yeah, about 11 days, give or take a day. The last few months it's been a little inconsistent. I will probably test tomorrow, because, well, I will. But I'm going to TRY not to test until Friday or Saturday.


Star - Sorry to hear that they aren't growing. I agree with the ladies, sometimes doctors have to play with the dosages so hopefully they'll find the one that works for you.

Maybe it was a bit of IB? Can't wait til you start testing!

 

[Angel5000]

Temp spike today but I suspect it's because I've been off and on awake since 3am so no 3-hour stretch of sound sleep.

I tested this morning, bfn. But 9dpo is early, and with my previous bfp's it wasn't until the evening of 10dpo that I got a line (not even at 10dpo FMU) so I'm sure I'm way early.

Hoping that AF either stays away and I get a BFP tomorrow/Sat or she hurries up and shows so I can make my appointments. I'm on spring break next week so if she shows up Saturday then I can make my CD3 appointment and CD5 appointments for during spring break and won't have to use sick time. THat would be nice!

 

[MrsRose168]

Temp spike today but I suspect it's because I've been off and on awake since 3am so no 3-hour stretch of sound sleep.

I tested this morning, bfn. But 9dpo is early, and with my previous bfp's it wasn't until the evening of 10dpo that I got a line (not even at 10dpo FMU) so I'm sure I'm way early.

Hoping that AF either stays away and I get a BFP tomorrow/Sat or she hurries up and shows so I can make my appointments. I'm on spring break next week so if she shows up Saturday then I can make my CD3 appointment and CD5 appointments for during spring break and won't have to use sick time. THat would be nice!

Can't wait to hear how testing goes tomorrow! I hope this is your month...but if it's not, it's nice that you're off next week and can go see your doctor without taking time off.

 

[star_e]

thank you for the support kat. you're right. I cannot wallow for days on end. yesterday I had ewcm and today too. I also had tender breasts and cramping so I'm hoping this is a sign. have my appointment tomorrow. will report as soon as I am able. I hope my Follies have grown these last few days. I BD yesterday just in case. tonight I'm way too exhausted. the injections suck my energy out of me.

how many IVFs have you done kat? did u get your bfp readily quickly after starting IVF?

Angel fx for you for tomorrow! hope it goes well!

 

[KatO79]

how many IVFs have you done kat? did u get your bfp readily quickly after starting IVF?

I first went through 6 IUIs, all medicated (gradually increasing amounts of Puregon) but all of them failed and AF came every time. I had anywhere from 1-3 follies each time although for most of them I had 2 follies. My 1st IVF ended in a CP in Nov/Dec (no frosties since my 2 other embies didn't make it), then I was on forced 1 cycle break also because of the Christmas holidays. Did IVF #2 in January and that one resulted in my current bean (my only other embie was severely fractured and had to be destroyed since it would never result in anything viable).

 

[DBZ34]

Star_e - I'm not planning on seeing doc for another week or so. They'll probably do bloodwork then but I didn't want to jump the gun and go to all these appts if it was gonna end in a CP anyway. Doc won't do anything to help me till I've had at least two CPs, though usually they wait for three. Seems so cruel. I did ask about progesterone cream, which is available OTC, but she advised against it because they don't know whether I actually need it or not. I was doing okay until tonight, when I started having lower back pain. I read a few other people's accounts of CP recently where it was preceded by lower back pain, just line mine had, and thought, "Gosh, I'm so glad I don't have that this time," and here I am the next day with lower back pain. Needless to say I feel really down and like it's definitely going to come to an end. This whole TTC journey is so damn hard...

Try not to get so down. Back pain is also a pregnancy symptom. Your body could just be adjusting to your new little bean in there.

I have had more than my fair share of CPs and m/cs, so I can kind of understand what you're going through right now. Any sign of anything can make you feel like it's over. But, you've got to stop thinking about what could go wrong and start thinking about what's going right. Nice dark lines? Great!

Today you are pregnant. Don't think about tomorrow, live in today. Try to enjoy today because today, you are pregnant.

 

[Angel5000]

Tested this morning. bfn. Not surprised. But one of the sticks (I can't tell if it's yesterday's or today's now, I didn't mark them) is playing tricks on my eyes and I can see something where the line should be. It's just catching my eye, not enough to be a shadow or an indent, just.... something. Line eye probably.

Going to probably test again tonight. I have a problem.

 

[mrs unicorn]

I'm having the same problem Angel. I've just put some pics in the preg test section. Thread is FRER HELP! Tearing my hair out!

I could cry. I don't want to get my hopes up after everything that's happened this year. I just want a blank white or obviously line.

 

[MrsRose168]

Tested this morning. bfn. Not surprised. But one of the sticks (I can't tell if it's yesterday's or today's now, I didn't mark them) is playing tricks on my eyes and I can see something where the line should be. It's just catching my eye, not enough to be a shadow or an indent, just.... something. Line eye probably.

Going to probably test again tonight. I have a problem.

Ooh, I hope it's the start of something! You don't have a problem--I've seen MUCH worse. Some girls literally take a test every time they go to the bathroom...that's a problem!

 

[MrsRose168]

I'm having the same problem Angel. I've just put some pics in the preg test section. Thread is FRER HELP! Tearing my hair out!

I could cry. I don't want to get my hopes up after everything that's happened this year. I just want a blank white or obviously line.

Post it here! Do you have the free pregnancy test checker app? I like to use the inverted pic to see if it's picking up anything.

 

[mrs unicorn]

I don't think you'll be able to see anything but here it is. No I don't have that app, might look for it.....

 

[MrsRose168]

I don't think you'll be able to see anything but here it is. No I don't have that app, might look for it.....

I do see something but I can't tell if it has color. Is it pink irl?

 

[mrs unicorn]

I can't tell. It's so frustrating, I wasn't expecting to have to stress over faint shadowy lines. My fault for testing early I guess!

 

[MrsRose168]

I can't tell. It's so frustrating, I wasn't expecting to have to stress over faint shadowy lines. My fault for testing early I guess!

Keep us posted with what the tweakers say! Do you have any other tests you could try?

 

[mrs unicorn]

Here's a pic someone has tweaked, they said you can also see it 'just' on an invert. I'm not getting my hopes up though, it'd be too good to be true. Only ICs left but I'm going to get some more FRERs now!

 

[MrsRose168]

Here's a pic someone has tweaked, they said you can also see it 'just' on an invert. I'm not getting my hopes up though, it'd be too good to be true. Only ICs left but I'm going to get some more FRERs now!

Well, I hope this is the start of a BFP! Please keep us posted on your testing with the FRER!

 

[Angel5000]

Tested again this afternoon, clearly BFN. Checked CM and got some pink and the CM is less creamy and more.... well like I get about a day or two before AF :/ So I'm not sure.

Tested this morning. bfn. Not surprised. But one of the sticks (I can't tell if it's yesterday's or today's now, I didn't mark them) is playing tricks on my eyes and I can see something where the line should be. It's just catching my eye, not enough to be a shadow or an indent, just.... something. Line eye probably.

Going to probably test again tonight. I have a problem.

Ooh, I hope it's the start of something! You don't have a problem--I've seen MUCH worse. Some girls literally take a test every time they go to the bathroom...that's a problem!

OMG! That's hilarious!

MrsUnicorn - I can see a line on both of those! I never see lines, but I def see those! I really hope it's a true BFP!!

 

[MrsRose168]

Tested again this afternoon, clearly BFN. Checked CM and got some pink and the CM is less creamy and more.... well like I get about a day or two before AF :/ So I'm not sure.

Tested this morning. bfn. Not surprised. But one of the sticks (I can't tell if it's yesterday's or today's now, I didn't mark them) is playing tricks on my eyes and I can see something where the line should be. It's just catching my eye, not enough to be a shadow or an indent, just.... something. Line eye probably.

Going to probably test again tonight. I have a problem.

Ooh, I hope it's the start of something! You don't have a problem--I've seen MUCH worse. Some girls literally take a test every time they go to the bathroom...that's a problem!

OMG! That's hilarious!

MrsUnicorn - I can see a line on both of those! I never see lines, but I def see those! I really hope it's a true BFP!!

Aww, dang it! I hope it's not the witch.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Thanks girls but I'm pretty sure it's bfn. Same barely there line on a FRER this morning but a clearer one on an IC *sigh* fed up of this, why am I getting stupid faint lines?! I'm clearly not pregnant because the FRER would be loads clearer by now.