CBFM Buddy

[smythdm]

Haha that list is hilarious!!!

I'm doing ok - just found out that I won't know my HSG results for one whole week after the initial appointment, as the test is done at a separate diagnostic facility and I had to make another appointment with my OB/GYN to find out the results. It made me really upset and the scheduler had no sympathy. Its not really about the results, I just am bummed that I'll have to wait till later in my cycle (CD14) to talk to him and find out about not only the test results but anything else I can do...so that'll be after I ovulate, and I might have to wait yet another cycle before progesterone or anything else that I can do. I'm just impatient!!!

 

[jchic]

Once you get the test done, your tech will be able to show you and tell you if there are any issues or whatever, dont worry too much bc you will get answers that day!

 

[DaisyQ]

That's funny!

These especially ring true:

Did you gain weight this cycle?
You have a lot of zits on your forehead.
I don’t think your breasts look any bigger.
Are you crying AGAIN?
I think you’re too obsessed about getting pregnant.
I think we should wait a little longer before seeing a fertility specialist.
Don’t worry hun, we’ll get pregnant next month.
Why do we always have to talk about getting pregnant?
I want to switch back to wearing briefs instead of boxer shorts.

 

[DaisyQ]

Yes, smythdm, hopefully the radiologist that does the HSG will be able to tell you right then and there what the results will be. I know it's frustrating to feel like you are "wasting" another cycle before getting treatment, but even if you were going to go on drugs or do IUI, you'd need to have that all set up already. I bet you can talk to your doc before the appointment about progesterone if you think you need it, but honestly - it's not all that great! I don't think I'll use it next cycle. As I remember, I think you had a nice LP no??

 

[jchic]

HAHA....I mean, sometimes we have to make light of this situation or we will drive ourselves crazy, right?

 

[smythdm]

Yes, smythdm, hopefully the radiologist that does the HSG will be able to tell you right then and there what the results will be. I know it's frustrating to feel like you are "wasting" another cycle before getting treatment, but even if you were going to go on drugs or do IUI, you'd need to have that all set up already. I bet you can talk to your doc before the appointment about progesterone if you think you need it, but honestly - it's not all that great! I don't think I'll use it next cycle. As I remember, I think you had a nice LP no??

Hey - I got my LP up from 8 days to 11 with B6 last cycle, but B6 doesn't actually increase progesterone does it?? I dunno - I guess I just finally admitted that I'd need help with all this, and I just want to move full steam ahead, ya know?

 

[jchic]

I hear ya. I think everyone gets to the point where they are like "ENOUGH! Help me please!"
What is your plan for the next few months, ideally?

 

[DaisyQ]

My understanding is that B6 helps regulate ovulation somewhat so that your egg ruptures the follicle when it's mature, but not overmature, so that your corpus luteum is stronger and will produce more progesterone. My understanding is that progesterone is really what determines luteal phase length, and B6 does boost progesterone levels, but indirectly, by helping the health of your follicle and CL... at the very least, this cycle you should be able to go in for a progesterone test as well. Keep in mind though, that they mainly use the test to confirm ovulation, not to assess if your progesterone level is high enough to sustain a pregnancy. According to paper I read, progesterone is secreted in waves or pulses, so it might be high, and then a few hours later, it might be much lower. So it's not really reliable. Also, some doctors believe in LPD as a fertility issue, and others do not. My doctor does not feel that a short LP (or spotting, in my case)has any bearing on our subfertility... To that end - as you can see from the B6 thread, there have been a number of BFPs among ladies with shorter LPs...

 

[jchic]

I am nervous for my beta on Friday....I want to test so bad, but am unsure whether I should or not. I just know that if I wait until Friday and get the call in the afternoon, it will either be good news or bad news. But if I test before, then at least I go in thinking "YES! I am possibly prego" or "NOPE, Got a BFN"....thoughts?

I am 9DPO today and want to test friday am before I go to the doc?

 

[DaisyQ]

Only you know how you will react. I think a BFN is hard no matter what. But perhaps if you test in the morning, and if you do get a BFN, the blow will be less difficult that getting that call with the news, and still having your hopes up.

Knowing you (I say that sort of in jest, because how can I really, really know you from just online), I would say that you should test that morning. I know how hard it is for you getting those BFNs or when AF arrives. It's brutal. And I think anything to soften the blow if it's bad news is a good thing.

I tried not testing as much last cycle, because I hate seeing the BFNs, but you know what's worse? NOT testing and getting your hopes up even higher, and then AF arrives. So for me, I think there is a happy medium of testing once or twice from 10 or 12 DPO, so that AF's arrival is not quite so unexpected and hard.

 

[jchic]

Ha! You ladies KNOW me better than some of my friends, hahahaha. I agree, I think testing on Friday AM will at least soften the blow if it is a BFN. That way if its not, then I am pleasantly surprised.

Are you testing again or waiting it out with the proges.?

 

[DaisyQ]

I don't know. I'm out of FRER. I only have ICs and CBEs left. I might get some more tonight.

I will probably take tomorrow off from testing. Or not. Ugh!!

I know I should wait it out, and take the progesterone throught the weekend and test on Sunday - or even wait for the beta on Monday, but I just don't know if I can wait it out.

 

[1cre8tivgrl]

Wow you girls were chatty today!!! thanks for letting me know about the cramps in the 2ww jchic, glad to know that is normal as I get them every month off and on too! And definitely agree about testing early to soften the blow...helped me this month for sure...yeah bfns suck but AF sucks WORSE!!!

I don't think I'm going to call my doc yet...I have this feeling everything is fine and God is just making me wait to develop patience. So unless something awful happens I will wait here PATIENTLY Going to try out preseed this month though! That's something new for me And yes more GFJ...glad its starting to grow on you girls...it did for me too!

Sad we are not cycle buddies anymore Daisy dukers

 

[jchic]

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG...I need advice ASAP. 9DPO just got home from work....I am shaking so hard right now, so confused....I peed about an hour ago at work (4:30) got home 5pm. decided to do an internet cheapie at 5:15pm (my pee was literally clear). stuck the stick in and started to cry, took it out and laid it by sink....left it there and let my dog out. Came back 3 minutes later and there is a FAINT FAINTTTTT 2nd line. Like a shadow almost but pink....I tried to take a pic but its not coming out. ITS SO FAINT, I can barely make it out but its there BUT I dont know if its an evap? I am only 9dpo???? HELP!!!!!!! DH says he sees it barely and to just relax and wait until Friday when I go to doc...thoughts? I have taken a million of these and they are stark freaking WHITE every time. Please help. What do I do! I cant even take a pic of it.....oh geez

 

[jchic]

What if its an evap? I am so confused! I have taken these tests before and its been so white. LIKE SNOW WHITE with just 1 line. I definitely see a light light lighttttttt 2nd line.....I am driving myself MAD!!!!! Called my mom and she said "just relax and wait for the blood test. If you freak out either way, it will be hard if it isnt..."

Oh Lord, please please please let my eyes not be playing tricks

 

[1cre8tivgrl]

OMG!!!!!! PLease post a pic, I'll throw it in photoshop and reverse the colors to see if we can see something. Oh my Jchic!!!!!!! What if this is really it I am so excited for you hunni!!!!!!!!

 

[hopefulhoney]

jchic...
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope this is it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm am so excited for you!

 

[jchic]

How do I do that??? I am freaking out....Ok what do I do? I took two and I didnt leave, I waited for this one and its the FAINTEST line....line you cant see it on camera but its there. the flash makes the test white on the pic, I dont even know what I am typing I am totally freaking out

 

[1cre8tivgrl]

Oh I pray this is your bean sweet J!!!!!! Don't freak out, deep deep breaths!! Unfortunately you have to wait for the line to get darker but if its pink I don't think its an evap!!!!!

 

[jchic]

ok how do I post a pic....let me try:

https://i44.tinypic.com/29x7x5h.jpg